LATEST Ancient Prototypes of Proxy Warfare: The Economic and Logistical Burden of Roman and Persian Proxy Networks among Arab Tribes and Caucasian Powers
SEARCH
DB ONLINE
EN ▾
Type 75 130 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
Photo: Sturmvogel 66 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
REC // INTEL FEED

Type75130mmMultipleRocketLauncher

Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Japan · 1975
ADD TO COMPARE

Type75130mmMultipleRocketLauncher

Type 75 130 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
Type 75 130 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher Photo: Sturmvogel 66 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Saturation Firepower
75
Salvo Size
70
Reload Speed
65
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
70
Shoot-and-Scoot
50
Ammunition Versatility
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Japan
ManufacturerKomatsu Limited
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraCold War
In service1975–1985
Operators1 countries
Quantity66
Data Quality83%
59
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
9/42
Cold War
60/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Saturation Firepower
75
Salvo Size
70
Reload Speed
65
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
70
Shoot-and-Scoot
50
Ammunition Versatility
60
Technology
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
Type 75 130 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1975–1985
Quantity
66
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1978
  • Combat Weight16,500 kg
  • Crew3
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
▣Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range (standard)15 km
  • Muzzle Velocity700 m/s
  • Elevation0° to +50°
  • Traverse100°
◇Ammunition4MOD.4
▤Mobility6MOD.6
⬢Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
  • Ready Rounds30
  • Total Rounds Carried30
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length5.78 m
  • Width2.8 m
  • Height2.67 m
◎Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production66
  • Production Start1,976 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis4MOD.4
  • Engine Power300 hp
  • Suspensiontorsion bar
  • Hull Armouraluminium
  • Secondary Armament12.7 mm M2 Browning machine gun (600 rounds)
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1975Production started
  2. 1985Production ended
51
years in service
10
years in production
66
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
An armored crew compartment on towed artillery or mortar systems designed to protect operators from small arms fire, shrapnel, and blast effects during operation.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
Artillery tactic where a firing unit rapidly deploys, fires, and relocates to avoid counter-battery fire.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
📚 Sources
📖 ENCYCLOPEDIA Browse the Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) entry →