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Type 82 artillery
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Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · People's Republic of China · 1982
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Type82artillery

Type 82 artillery
Type 82 artillery Photo: American Colony Photo Department · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Saturation Firepower
70
Salvo Size
65
Reload Speed
50
Precision (guided)
30
Mobility
75
Shoot-and-Scoot
60
Ammunition Versatility
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraCold War
In service1982
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
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
70
Salvo Size
65
Reload Speed
50
Precision (guided)
30
Mobility
75
Shoot-and-Scoot
60
Ammunition Versatility
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
Type 82 artillery
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
9
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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
◎General1MOD.1
◈Ordnance1MOD.1
  • Calibre130 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1982Production started
44
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE1terms
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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📚 Sources
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