{
  "id": "type-79-2",
  "name": "Type 79",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "305mm anti-tank mine laying multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1984,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The Type 79 mine-laying rocket system, consisted of a tubular, welded steel launcher assembly frame mounted on the bed of a CA-30A 6 x 6 truck. The eight-round launcher could traverse 95 degrees left and 45 degrees right, with an elevation ranging from +4 degrees to +50 degrees.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO began the project. It is unknown who completed the project.",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 6.44,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.27,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.93,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 8.78,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_name",
      "v": "Jiefang 120",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 95,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 40,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Caliber",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "305 mm"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Propellant",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "Solid"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Mine Payload",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "10 (Type 69 plastic AT mines)"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Rocket Weight with Motor",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-79-2"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "233kg"
      }
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "mlrs",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/type-79-2.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-type-79-2": {
      "title": "Type 79 Chinese 305mm Anti-Tank Mine Laying Multiple Rocket Launcher",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Type_79_Chinese_305mm_Anti-Tank_Mine_Laying_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}