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Land ForcesNorth Korea

M-1985

122mm multiple rocket launcherFielded 1985Pending verification
Land ForcesPRK
Length 7.35 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type122mm multiple rocket launcher
Date of introduction1985
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew5Med[1]
Displacement time3 minMed[1]
Emplacement time2 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length7.35 m24 ftMed[1]
Width2.4 m8 ftMed[1]
Height3.09 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight13.7 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisNorth Korean produced launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck.Med[1]
Armament
Maximum firing range32.7 km20 mi · 18 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
FRAG-HE122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
20.4 km13 mi · 11 nmi
Warhead
18.4 kg (M21OF)
FRAG-HE122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
15 km9 mi · 8 nmi
Warhead
21 kg
FRAG-HE122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
32.7 km20 mi · 18 nmi
Warhead
18.3 kg
Summary

The M-1985 122mm multiple rocket launcher (MRL) is a 40 round, North Korean produced launcher mounted on an Isuzu truck. MRL 122 mm M1985: This is a more modern version, based on an Isuzu 6×6 truck and probably with a 40-round reload-pack mounted between the cab and the launcher.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North Korea
Sources
  1. M-1985 North Korean 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import