History[]
The Chinese Type 83 multiple launch rocket system was developed in the early 1980's. It presumably entered service with Chinese army in 1983. The Type 83 MLRS was also known as the WM-40 in its export name. It is China's first large caliber and long-range multiple launch rocket system, however it saw only limited service. Production of the Type 83 ceased in 1988. The Type 83 has four launching tubes arranged in a single line. In flight, rockets are stabilized by tail fins and high-speed spinning. A standard rocket is 4.75 meters long and weights 484 kilograms. The launcher vehicle fires rockets with HE-FRAG, cluster and chemical warheads. The Type 83 can fire single rockets at a time or a full salvo of all four of them simultaneously. The maximum firing range is 40 kilometers.
In-game[]
The Type 83 MLRS is the earliest MLRS vehicle a player can get followed by the M270 MLRS. The Type 83 is equipped with very devastating rockets able to clear out positions but has extremely weak armor being capable of being one shotted even with it's extremely high mobility it will be useless as your role will mainly be sitting in one spot for the duration of the match.
Pros and Cons[]
Pros
- Potent rockets
- Fast firing
- High top speed
Cons
- Low Armor
- Tall profile