{
  "id": "type-90a",
  "name": "Type 90A",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "122mm multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1995,
  "operators": [
    "ARE",
    "CHN",
    "OMN",
    "PER"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 4,
  "summary": "The Type 90A is an upgrade of the Type 90. The 40-round launcher is mounted on a Tienna XC2200 6×6 truck, has improved fire control, and a battery may be remotely controlled by a command vehicle.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Modified Mercedes-Benz 6 x 6 chassis, designated Tienna CX 2200",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Displacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Less than 7 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Emplacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Less than 7 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 20,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 300,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 85,
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording depth",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "0.90 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Elevation",
      "section": "armament",
      "v": "0% to +55%",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, The launcher is controlled by computer through a man-machine interface. Another interface connects to a battalion central command system. Instructions can be input directly from the interface or manually through push-buttons.",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Type 90",
      "text": "The Type 90 mounts a 40-round launcher on a Tiema SC2030 6X6 truck. The truck also carries a reload pack of 40 additional rockets; the launcher to be reloaded within 3 minutes.",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Type 90B",
      "text": "This is the latest variant of the system. The Type 90B system features a reconnaissance vehicle, as well as mobility and reliability improvements. Emplacement and displacement time is seven minutes. A standard Type 90B b",
      "src": [
        "weg-type-90a"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "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-90a.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-type-90a": {
      "title": "Type 90A Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/Type_90A_Chinese_122mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}