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{{Short description|Chinese long-range multiple launch rocket systems}}
[[File:WS-2D (sketch).jpg|thumb|Weishi WS-2D]]

The '''Weishi''' (WS; {{zh|c=卫士|l=Guardian}}) family of [[Engineering:Multiple rocket launcher|multiple rocket launcher]] systems were mainly developed by Sichuan Aerospace Industry Corporation (SCAIC, also known as Base 062) in Chengdu, China. The systems include the {{convert|302|mm|in|abbr=on}}  WS-1 ({{convert|100|km|mi nmi|abbr=on}}), the improved {{convert|302|mm|in|abbr=on}} WS-1B ({{convert|180|km|mi nmi|abbr=on}}), the {{convert|122|mm|in|abbr=on}} WS-1E ({{convert|40|km|mi nmi|abbr=on}}), the {{convert|400|mm|in|abbr=on}} WS-2 ({{convert|200|km|mi nmi|abbr=on}}), as well as many other models. The WS-1 series weapon system did not enter PLA service and has order from Thailand. The WS-2 may finally see PLA service in the future. It's worth noticing that although sharing the same name, there are other developers for different models of Weishi series multiple rocket launchers (MRL) other than the primary developer SCAIC.

China Aerospace Long-March International ALIT (CASC) has published a table showing the ranges of most of the WS rockets. There are unguided, guided and precision guided rockets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/JosephHDempsey/status/834742834049720320|title=A rocket for every occasion - #China ALBIT (CASC) markets respective range and precision options at #IDEX2017pic.twitter.com/a4vgVXZjn0|first=Joseph|last=Dempsey|date=February 23, 2017}}</ref>

== WS-1 ==
SCAIC began to develop an unguided large-calibre multiple launch rocket system for the PLA ground forces in the late 1980s. The resulting Weishi-1 (WS-1) 302&nbsp;mm, 4-tube multiple rocket system was first tested in 1990. However, the weapon system failed to impress the PLA, and no production order was received. The ground equipment of the WS-1 comprises: a rocket launch truck, a transport and loading truck and a firing command truck.

A WS-1 rocket battalion is equipped with:

*DZ-88B firing command truck (4 men): 1;
*MF-4 rocket launch truck (3 men): 6~9;
*QY-88 transport and loading truck (3 men): 6~9;
*High-altitude meteorological radar (3 men): 1;
*Rockets per launch truck: 40~60;

[[Engineering:Khaibar-1|Khaibar-1]] could be based on Weishi Rockets.

=== WS-1B ===
SCAIC continued the WS-1 development in the 1990s and introduced the improved WS-1B in the late 1990s. The WS-1B mainly targeted foreign customers and was actively marketed by Beijing-based China National Precision Machinery Corporation (CPMIEC). Compared to the WS-1, the WS-1B features an increased range of 180&nbsp;km.<ref name="auto">{{Cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=dccE7YOi-54C&q=%22WS-2B%22+rocket&pg=PA135 |title = China's Military Modernization: Building for Regional and Global Reach|isbn = 978-0-275-99486-0|last1 = Fisher|first1 = Richard D.|year = 2008| publisher=Bloomsbury Academic }}</ref>

A WS-1B rocket battalion is equipped with:

*DZ-4B firing command truck (5 men): 1;
*HF-4B rocket launch truck (3 men): 6~9;
*QY-4B transport and loading truck (3 men): 6~9;
*Type 702 high-altitude meteorological radar (3 men): 1;
*Rockets per launch truck: 40~60;

=== WS-1E ===
The WS-1E is the 122&nbsp;mm multiple rocket system developed by SCAIC as a successor to the PLA's current Type 81 122&nbsp;mm rocket system. It is similar to the Type 90 122&nbsp;mm rocket system and did not enter production. A WS-1E rocket battalion is equipped with:

*DZ-88B firing command truck (5 men): 1;
*MF-40 rocket launch truck (3 men): 6;
*Rockets per launch truck: 120~160;

=== WS-1F ===
Little is known except that range reaches {{convert|500|km|mi nmi|abbr=on}}.<ref name="auto" />

=== T-300 Kasırga ===
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[[File:RoketsanIDEF2015 (2).JPG|thumb|300 mm rocket for T-300]]
[[File:RoketsanIDEF2015 (5).JPG|thumb|Turkish T-300 Kasırga.]]
The Turkish missile system, TRG-300 Kasırga MBRL (also called TRG-300)<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.roketsan.com.tr/en/urunler-hizmetler/kara-sistemleri/satihtan-satiha-fuzeler/kaplan-fuzesi-trg-300/ |title=TRG-300 TIGER Missile « Roketsan |access-date=2018-11-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234611/http://www.roketsan.com.tr/en/urunler-hizmetler/kara-sistemleri/satihtan-satiha-fuzeler/kaplan-fuzesi-trg-300/ |archive-date=2018-11-09 |url-status=live }}</ref> is based on Chinese WS-1B<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://theasiandefence.blogspot.com/2009/02/roketsan-t-300-kasirga-hurricane.html |title=Login to read |date=3 February 2009 |access-date=2013-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113050048/http://theasiandefence.blogspot.com/2009/02/roketsan-t-300-kasirga-hurricane.html |archive-date=2013-11-13 |url-status=live }}</ref> (Wei Shi; Guardian), with some modifications on the design with launcher very similar to the WS-1B's launcher. In Turkish land forces service, the 302&nbsp;mm T-300 Kasirga MBRL system provides long range fire support.

The T-300 Kasirga MBRLS consists of two key parts: The launcher system (T-300) and the rocket, TR-300. The T-300 MBRL is based on the German MAN (6×6) 26.372 10t cross-country truck chassis. Combat weight, complete with four rockets, is 23t. This MAN (6×6) also serves as T-122 launch platform for Turkish land forces command. F-302T, the launcher vehicle's cabin windows are provided with shutters which are lowered before the rockets are launched.

*TR300S:Unguided, range: 36–65&nbsp;km
*TR300E:Unguided, range: 65–100&nbsp;km
*TR300K:Guided, range: 30–120&nbsp;km<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.millisavunma.com/tr-300-kasirga-gudumsuz-gudumlu-k-roket/|title=TR-300 Kasırga Güdümsüz – Güdümlü (K+) Roket|date=2016-09-24|work=Millisavunma.com|access-date=2017-07-12|language=tr-TR|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722061047/http://www.millisavunma.com/tr-300-kasirga-gudumsuz-gudumlu-k-roket/|archive-date=22 July 2017|url-status=live|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

== WS-2 ==
During the 2004 Zhuhai Air Show, SCAIC revealed its latest WS-2 multiple launch rocket system.  The weapon is fitted with 6 box-shape launchers and fires 400&nbsp;mm rockets to a maximum range of 200&nbsp;km,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2016%20China%20Military%20Power%20Report.pdf|title=Annual Report to Congress: Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China – 2011|publisher=Defense.gov|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171205181010/https://www.defense.gov/Portals/1/Documents/pubs/2016%20China%20Military%20Power%20Report.pdf|archive-date=2017-12-05|url-status=live}}</ref> however some sources claim that it might be up to 350&nbsp;km.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.military-today.com/artillery/ws2.htm|title=WS-2 Multiple Launch Rocket System|publisher=Military-Today.com|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171121025034/http://www.military-today.com/artillery/ws2.htm|archive-date=2017-11-21|url-status=live}}</ref> This enables the PLA to strike the west coast of Taiwan, including the capital Taipei. It is speculated that WS-2 is going to be a cheaper alternative to the expensive short range ballistic missiles in Chinese inventory. The WS-2 is fitted with a simple cascade inertial terminal guidance to compensate for the degraded accuracy caused by the long distance flight of the rocket. In 2008, it was revealed that sub-munitions are developed for WS-2, including a specialized anti-radar version, which is a rocket containing three [[Engineering:Unmanned aerial vehicle|UAVs]].  Once the rocket is fired to the target area, the UAVs are released the same way like other sub-munitions.  The seekers would seek out target radar signals as UAVs began to cruise, and once locked on to the radar, UAV would home in and attack.  Some domestic Chinese military enthusiasts have claimed such technology was based on the principle of Israeli Harpy anti-radar UAVs, but this could not be confirmed by independent sources outside China.

A WS-1E and WS-2 rocket battalion shared the same equipment and is armed with:
*Firing command truck (5 men): 1;
*Rocket launch truck (3 men): 6;
*Transport and loading truck (3 men): 6~9;
*Rockets per launch truck: 30~48;
*Preparation time (from traveling to firing) < 12 minutes
*Firing density: better than 1/600 m
*Accuracy: better than 0.3%

=== WS-2B ===
Upgraded version with 200&nbsp;km range.<ref name=china1>{{cite web|url=http://military.china.com/zh_cn/important/11052771/20070114/13876559.html|title=恐怖:中国WS-2D火箭炮射程竟达400公里[图&#93;-军事频道-中华网-中国最大职业人士门户|publisher=Military.china.com|date=2007-01-14|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201033837/http://military.china.com/zh_cn/important/11052771/20070114/13876559.html|archive-date=2017-12-01|url-status=dead}}</ref>

=== WS-2C ===
Upgraded version with GPS guidance and 350&nbsp;km range.<ref name=china1 /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/china_artillery_vehicles_and_weapon_systems_uk/ws-2_guided_mlrs_mglrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html |title=WS-2 Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures video &#124; China artillery vehicles and weapon systems UK &#124; Chinese China army military equipment armoured UK |date=19 February 2018 |access-date=2018-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113165704/https://www.armyrecognition.com/china_artillery_vehicles_and_weapon_systems_uk/ws-2_guided_mlrs_mglrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html |archive-date=2018-11-13 |url-status=live }}</ref> It also features passive homing guidance.<ref name="auto" />

=== WS-2D ===
Upgraded version with GPS guidance and 400&nbsp;km range and ability to launch lethal unmanned aerial vehicles.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/china_artillery_vehicles_and_weapon_systems_uk/ws-2_guided_mlrs_mglrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html | title=WS-2 Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures video| date=19 February 2018}}</ref>

== WS-3 ==
Built by China Aerospace Long-March International Trade (Alit) – a subsidiary of [[Company:China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation|China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation]] (CASC) – the WS-3 features 6 rectangular missile containers for 406&nbsp;mm rockets,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/china_artillery_vehicles_and_weapon_systems_uk/ws-3_400mm_guided_mlrs_mglrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html |title=WS-3 400mm Guided MLRS MGLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System data sheet specifications pictures video &#124; China artillery vehicles and weapon systems UK &#124; Chinese China army military equipment armoured UK |access-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112143011/https://www.armyrecognition.com/china_artillery_vehicles_and_weapon_systems_uk/ws-3_400mm_guided_mlrs_mglrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_data_sheet_specifications_pictures_video.html |archive-date=2018-11-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> it has simple cascade inertial terminal guidance and has a range of 70-200 km.<ref>{{cite web|title=WS-3 Precision Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System|url=http://cloud.alitchina.com/en/?c=show&m=view&id=20|publisher=Aerospace Long-March International Trade Co., Ltd (ALIT)|access-date=2017-11-29}}{{Dead link|date=May 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

=== WS-3A ===
Also built by ALIT, the WS-3A is an upgraded version of the WS-3 with simple cascade inertial terminal guidance updated by civilian GPS/GLONASS, but can be upgraded to military GPS/GLONASS upon customer's request.<ref>{{cite web|title=WS-3A Precision Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System|url=http://cloud.alitchina.com/en/?c=show&m=view&id=19|publisher=Aerospace Long-March International Trade Co., Ltd (ALIT)|access-date=2017-11-29}}</ref>

=== WS-3 ASW missile ===
WS-3 ASW Rocket is a modified WS-3A carrying rocket assisted anti-submarine (ASW) torpedo, which is developed by Poly Technologies, a subsidiary of China Poly Group Corporation. Payload of the rocket is a light-weight ASW torpedo and the range is up to 100&nbsp;km. Target info obtained by other ASW platforms including satellite, aircraft, surface ships, submarines, coastal and sea floor sonar stations, and is passed to the launch/storage/command/control vehicle, which in turn, fires the missile in the latest contact point. As the torpedo is separated from the rocket and enters water, it seeks out and destroys target.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2003|title=WS-3 ASW Rocket|date=2014-09-18|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140929202811/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2003|archive-date=2014-09-29|url-status=live}}</ref>

== WS-6 ==
Lighter version of unguided 122&nbsp;mm [[Engineering:Type 81 (rocket launcher)#PR50 SPMRL|PR50 MLS]], with number of tubes reduced by 60% to 40 from the original 100 of PR50 MLS. This is a more compact version of PR50 with reduction of weight for rapid deployment.

== WS-15 ==
WS-15 MRL is a shorter range version with 40&nbsp;km range, equipped with simple cascade inertial terminal guidance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://military.china.com/zh2012/zxxxym/11129386/20121113/17526178.html|script-title=zh:专家：中国WS-3A火箭炮射程未超国际条约限制|trans-title=Expert: China WS-3A rocket range does not exceed the international treaty restrictions|language=zh|date=2012-11-13|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201034813/http://military.china.com/zh2012/zxxxym/11129386/20121113/17526178.html|archive-date=2017-12-01|url-status=live}}</ref>

== WS-22 ==
[[File:Bangladesh Army WS-22 MLRS. (33659597465).jpg|thumb|Weishi WS-22 of Bangladesh Army]]
WS-22 is a guided version of 122&nbsp;mm PR50 MLR with simple cascade inertial terminal guidance, with standard range of 45&nbsp;km.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.21cn.com/junshi/gundong/2012/08/09/12621288_2.shtml|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130120222700/http://news.21cn.com/junshi/gundong/2012/08/09/12621288_2.shtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-20|title=WS-22|date=2012-08-09}}</ref>

===PR50 MRL===
Part of the WS export series. The vehicle has fire power increased by 25% to 50 round from the original 40 rounds. Incorporate features of WS SPMRL series so that the operating cost and overall life cycle cost for both. Also incorporated is a feature originated in Type 90B, which is the adoption of rockets of different ranges, so PR50 has a wide range of 20&nbsp;km to 40&nbsp;km. The Chinese name for PR50 SPMRL is Sha Chen Bao (沙尘暴), meaning Sandstorm, and the system made its public debut in 2006 at the 6th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.warchina.com/bingqiziliao/wojunbingqizhuangbei/wojunhuopao/2009-12-16/24003.html|title=PR50 SPMRL|publisher=}}</ref>

== WS-32 ==
Features two containers of five 300&nbsp;mm tubes each on a 8X8 truck. Missile is 7.5 m and can carry a 170&nbsp;kg warhead over 150&nbsp;km with 30&nbsp;m CEP accuracy.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.janes.com/article/79310/dsa-2018-china-s-alit-reveals-upgraded-ws-32-mrs |title=Janes &#124; Latest defence and security news |access-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112101926/https://www.janes.com/article/79310/dsa-2018-china-s-alit-reveals-upgraded-ws-32-mrs |archive-date=2018-11-12 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/army_of_thailand_could_purchase_ws-1b_and_ws-32_mlrs_rocket_launcher_systems_from_china_3103145.html |title=Army of Thailand could purchase WS-1B and WS-32 MLRS rocket launcher systems from China 3103145 |access-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112142841/https://www.armyrecognition.com/march_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/army_of_thailand_could_purchase_ws-1b_and_ws-32_mlrs_rocket_launcher_systems_from_china_3103145.html |archive-date=2018-11-12 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== WS-33 ==
Missile seems to be an adaptation of a Chinese anti-ship missile for ground attack roles. It is 3.3 m long, 200&nbsp;kg and 200&nbsp;mm caliber, can hit targets 70&nbsp;km away.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://kknews.cc/military/lppbb2b.html | title=中國火箭炮權威手冊之「衛士」-33 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== WS-35 ==
Development of WS-1 series of 150&nbsp;km range with civilian GPS/GLONASS satellite guidance update, but can be upgrade to military GPS/GLONASS upon customer's request.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://focus.stockstar.com/SS2012062400000877.shtml|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130203022334/http://focus.stockstar.com/SS2012062400000877.shtml|url-status=dead|title=中国WS-3配新型超远程火箭弹 精度堪比弹道导弹 _ 证券之星|archive-date=2013-02-03}}</ref>

== WS-43 ==
The WS-43 cruise missile, also called [[Social:Loitering munition|loitering munition]], has 200&nbsp;mm caliber, 60&nbsp;km range, 10&nbsp;m CEP accuracy,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.twoeggz.com/news/9522322.html |title=中国火箭炮权威手册之"卫士"-43 |access-date=2018-11-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115113059/http://www.twoeggz.com/news/9522322.html |archive-date=2018-11-15 |url-status=live }}</ref>  with 30 minutes loitering time and uses a 20&nbsp;kg warhead.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popsci.com/chinas-new-missiles-zhuhai|author=Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer|title=Come look at China's coolest new missiles|date=2016-11-08|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828034247/http://www.popsci.com/chinas-new-missiles-zhuhai|archive-date=2017-08-28|url-status=live}}</ref>

== WS-63 ==
Surface to surface missile, 7.4 m long and 300&nbsp;mm caliber, capable of hitting targets 260&nbsp;km away with different types of 150&nbsp;kg warheads. Inertial/satellite guidance plus radar terminal guidance.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://kknews.cc/military/ovg6arq.html | title=中國火箭炮權威手冊之衛士-63、衛士-64 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

== WS-64 ==
WS-64 is an anti-ship missile, in different versions, with a ranges from 120 to 280&nbsp;km, likely based on the [[Engineering:HQ-16|HQ-16]], launched by the Weishi MLRS system. CEP is 30&nbsp;m when using satnav, 10 when using active radar guidance. It was revealed at the 2014 Zhuhai Air Show by CASC <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cimsec.org/pla-navys-plan-dominance-subs-shipborne-asbms-carrier-aviation/34497 |title=The PLA Navy's Plan for Dominance: Subs, Shipborne ASBMs, and Carrier Aviation |access-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112101507/http://cimsec.org/pla-navys-plan-dominance-subs-shipborne-asbms-carrier-aviation/34497 |archive-date=2018-11-12 |url-status=live |date=2017-10-24 }}</ref>

== WS-400 ==
Anti-submarine missile.

== WS-600L ==
New short-range ballistic missile developed by CASC, with a range of 290&nbsp;km and a CEP of less than 10 meters.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://kknews.cc/military/4zlpoex.html | title=跨界到防空飛彈陣營的衛士，ws600L飛彈現身珠海航展 | access-date=2018-11-30 | archive-date=2021-11-21 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211121165506/https://kknews.cc/military/4zlpoex.html | url-status=dead }}</ref>

== A100 ==
{{Main|Engineering:A-100 MRL}}
Development of WS-1 series with simple cascade inertial terminal guidance. Using standard munitions, the range is 40 – 80&nbsp;km, and when using extended range rounds, the range is increased to 60 – 120&nbsp;km. The 10-tube launchers contained 2 5-round launching boxes arranged in 2 rows, 2 on top, and 3 at the bottom.{{cn|date=October 2020}}

== A200 ==
Development of A100 with simple cascade inertial terminal guidance updated by GPS.  The arrangement of A200 is different from A100 in that each launching box consists of three rows of launching tubes, three on the top and bottom respectively, and two in the middle.  A200 rockets also have additional forward control surfaces that were not present on A100 rockets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/2010-11-19/1424619881.html|script-title=zh:国产A200远程制导火箭武器射程200公里火力猛|language=zh|date=2010-11-19|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042112/http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/2010-11-19/1424619881.html|archive-date=2017-12-01|url-status=live}}</ref>

== A300 ==
Development of A200, 2 pods with four 300-mm rockets each, with a range of 290&nbsp;km and integrated GNSS/[[Earth:Inertial navigation system|INS]] guidance.Bangladesh<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.idexuae.ae/page.cfm/action=library/libID=13/libEntryID=799 |title=IDEX 2015 - A300 Precision Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System |access-date=2015-06-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305011729/http://www.idexuae.ae/page.cfm/action=library/libID=13/libEntryID=799 |archive-date=2016-03-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/chinese_army_will_purchase_a300_mlrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_using_gps_guidance.html|title=Chinese army will purchase A300 MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System using GPS guidance|date=2015-04-01|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201034834/http://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2015_global_defense_security_news_uk/chinese_army_will_purchase_a300_mlrs_multiple_launch_rocket_system_using_gps_guidance.html|archive-date=2017-12-01|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.military-today.com/artillery/a300.htm |title=A300 Multiple Launch Rocket System &#124; Military-Today.com |access-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112141450/http://www.military-today.com/artillery/a300.htm |archive-date=2018-11-12 |url-status=live }}</ref>  30 to 45&nbsp;m circular error probable (CEP).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://errymath.blogspot.com/2015/03/a300-hybrid-rocket-system.html#.W-kxcN-6w8o |title=A300 hybrid rocket system |access-date=2018-11-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181112141346/http://errymath.blogspot.com/2015/03/a300-hybrid-rocket-system.html#.W-kxcN-6w8o |archive-date=2018-11-12 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== SY-300 ==
SY-300 is a development of WS-2/3, with SY standing for Shen Ying (神鹰 meaning Divine Eagle), designed after the 4th Academy and the 9th Academy of CASC were merged to form a new 4th Academy.  The main difference between the SY300 and its WS-2/3 predecessor is that for WS-2/3, the control section of the forward control surfaces and the warhead are integrated into a single unit, but they are separated in SY-300.  This design difference enables the guidance system of SY300 to be rapidly changed in the field by soldiers, by simply replacing the guidance system with a dummy weight, when SY-300 needs to be used as an unguided rocket.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.qq.com/a/20121116/001671.htm|title=没能装备解放军的出口利器：SY300制导火箭炮|website=QQ.com|publisher=[[Company:Tencent|Tencent]]|language=zh|date=2012-11-16|access-date=2012-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120044030/http://news.qq.com/a/20121116/001671.htm|archive-date=2012-11-20|url-status=dead}}</ref> Each vehicle can carry either six or twelve SY300 rockets.

== SY-400 ==
SY-400 is a further development of SY-300, that can carry either two short-range ballistic missiles BP-12A with range of 400&nbsp;km or twelve 300&nbsp;mm [[Engineering:PHL-03|PHL-03]] rockets. As a low cost alternative to more expensive ballistic missiles, the accuracy of SY400 is increased by adding GPS to correct the cascade inertial navigational guidance, and according to the developer, the accuracy can be further improved if military grade GPS signals are used to replacing the existing civilian GPS signal.  Another feature of SY-400 is that it shares the same launching vehicle and fire control system of [[Engineering:B-611#BP-12A|BP-12A ballistic missile]], thus simplifying logistics.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://war.163.com/10/1119/09/6LRGIR5N00011MTO.html|title=[独家专访&#93;SY400战术导弹最大射程180公里_网易新闻中心|publisher=War.163.com|date=2010-11-19|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032216/http://war.163.com/10/1119/09/6LRGIR5N00011MTO.html|archive-date=2017-12-01|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.popsci.com/blog-network/eastern-arsenal/sy-400-guided-rocket-makes-tv-debut |title=SY-400 Guided Rocket Makes TV Debut |date=18 September 2014 |access-date=2017-12-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918033031/http://www.popsci.com/blog-network/eastern-arsenal/sy-400-guided-rocket-makes-tv-debut |archive-date=2017-09-18 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2017, Qatar received an unknown number of SY-400.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qatar Parades New Chinese Short-Range Ballistic Missile System|url=https://thediplomat.com/2017/12/qatar-parades-new-chinese-short-range-ballistic-missile-system/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222105059/https://thediplomat.com/2017/12/qatar-parades-new-chinese-short-range-ballistic-missile-system/|archive-date=2017-12-22|access-date=2017-12-22}}</ref> In 2020 Myanmar received undisclosed number of SY-400 system.<ref name="auto1">{{cite web|url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/myanmar_to_receive_first_batch_of_chinese_sy-400_short-range_ballistic_missiles.html|title=Myanmar to receive first batch of Chinese SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles|author=Army Recognition|access-date=6 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201105051136/https://www.armyrecognition.com/april_2020_news_defense_global_security_army_industry/myanmar_to_receive_first_batch_of_chinese_sy-400_short-range_ballistic_missiles.html|archive-date=5 November 2020|url-status=live|df=dmy-all|date=2020-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=GDC|date=2021-07-01|title=Myanmar parades Chinese-made SY-400 short-range ballistic missiles|url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/07/02/myanmar-parades-chinese-made-sy-400-short-range-ballistic-missiles/|access-date=2021-07-11|website=Global Defense Corp|language=en-US}}</ref> 

=== CM-400AKG ===
The '''CM-400AKG''' is an air-launched derivative of the SY-400 tactical ballistic missile developed by the [[Company:China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation|China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation]].<ref name="janes_2014-10-22">{{cite web|author=Richard D. Fisher Jr.|url=http://www.janes.com/article/44897/images-show-jf-17-flying-with-cm-400akg-hypersonic-asm|title=Images show JF-17 flying with CM-400AKG hypersonic ASM|website=janes.com|date=2014-10-22|access-date=2015-05-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710083553/http://www.janes.com/article/44897/images-show-jf-17-flying-with-cm-400akg-hypersonic-asm|archive-date=2015-07-10|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The CM-400AKG is advertised as having a 5.1 m. length, a 400&nbsp;mm. diameter, a mass of 910&nbsp;kg., a range of 100–240&nbsp;km.,<ref name="janes_2014-10-22" /> and capable of carrying either a 150&nbsp;kg. blast warhead or 200&nbsp;kg. penetration warhead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-china-details-performance-of-carrier-killer-missile-for-jf-17-393301/|title=DUBAI: China details performance of 'carrier killer' missile for JF-17|author=Stephen Trimble|date=2013-11-19|website=flightglobal.com|publisher=Reed Business Information|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017150447/https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/dubai-china-details-performance-of-carrier-killer-missile-for-jf-17-393301/|archive-date=2017-10-17|url-status=live}}</ref> It has a high cruise altitude and a steep terminal dive, with a maximum terminal speed of Mach 4.5-5. Seeker options include "INS + GNSS + Passive Radar Seeker," potentially for anti-ship with a circular error probable (CEP) of 5&nbsp;m., and "INS-GNSS+IR/TV Seeker", with a CEP of 5–10&nbsp;m.<ref name="janes_2014-10-22" /> Pakistan air force officials described the missile as "an aircraft carrier killer."<ref name="janes_2012-11-15">{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/44897/images-show-jf-17-flying-with-cm-400akg-hypersonic-asm|author=Richard D Fisher Jr|title=Images show JF-17 flying with CM-400AKG hypersonic ASM|website=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|date=2014-10-22|access-date=2015-08-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150710083553/http://www.janes.com/article/44897/images-show-jf-17-flying-with-cm-400akg-hypersonic-asm|archive-date=2015-07-10|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The CM-400AKG was unveiled at the 2012 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition,<ref name="janes_2014-10-22" /> where it was claimed to have entered service on {{wipe|Pakistan Air Force}} CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunders.<ref name="janes_2012-11-15" /> At the 2013 Dubai Airshow, a Pakistani military source claimed the missile was in Chinese service, and that an anti-ship version was in development. In 2014, a PAF JF-17 was spotted carrying two – possibly mock-up – CM-400AKGs, suggesting the missile was still in development.<ref name="janes_2014-10-22" />

At the 2013 Paris Air Show, Fábrica Argentina de Aviones officials revealed the missile's performance was a major reason for their interest in co-producing the JF-17.<ref name="janes_2014-10-22" />

== Armament ==
The free rocket used by the WS-1 and WS-1B consists of the warhead and fuse, an FG-42/43 rocket motor and the tail section. The FG-42/43 rocket motor is a single chamber, solid rocket motor with an advanced hydroxy-terminated polybutadine (HTPB) composition rocket propellant. The rocket of the WS-2 system features four control surfaces in the middle section of the rocket for terminal guidance.

The rocket can be fitted with various types of warheads including anti-armour/personnel submunition, blasting, fuel air explosive (FAE), and high-explosive (HE). The ZDB-2 blasting warhead is loaded with steel balls and prefabricated fragments. The SZB-1 submunition warhead is designed to destroy large area targets such as armour formation and infantry troops. When the SZB-1 submunition warhead detonates, around 500 bullets are expelled under high pressure.

== Launch truck ==
The launch truck is available in a number of variants. The MF-4 launch truck is based on a Chinese indigenous 6X6 truck chassis. The HF-4 launch truck is based on the more capable Tiema XC2200 6X6 truck. The WS-2 uses a heavier 8X8 Taian TA580/TAS5380 truck chassis. The launch tubes have an elevation range of 0° to 60° and azimuth range of -30° to +30°. The truck is equipped with four hydraulically operated stabilisers which are lowered in preparation for the rocket launch.

== Operators ==
[[File:Weishi operators.png|thumb|300px|Map of Weishi operators in blue]]

=== Current operators ===
*{{ARM}} - AR-1A (Reported)<ref>{{cite news |last1=Harutyunyan |first1=Sargis |title=New Chinese Rockets ‘Acquired By Armenia’ |url=https://www.azatutyun.am/a/25080110.html |access-date=31 December 2023 |work=«Ազատ Եվրոպա/Ազատություն» ռադիոկայան |date=19 August 2013 |language=hy}}</ref>
*{{AZE}} - T-300 Kasırga
*{{BAN}} - T-300 Kasirga & 74 units of WS-22 <ref name="SIPRI_">{{cite web |url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php |title=Trade-Register-1971-2019.rft |website=Stockholm International Peace Research Institute |access-date=2019-04-21}}</ref>
*{{BLR}} - A200<ref>{{cite web|author=Richard D Fisher Jr|title=Belarus reveals purchase of Chinese A200 guided MLRS|url=http://www.janes.com/article/52493/belarus-reveals-purchase-of-chinese-a200-guided-mlrs|website=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|date=2015-06-23|access-date=2015-07-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150703013904/http://www.janes.com/article/52493/belarus-reveals-purchase-of-chinese-a200-guided-mlrs|archive-date=2015-07-03|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*{{ETH}} - A200<ref name="go ballistic">{{cite web |last1=Mitzer |first1=Stijn |last2=Oliemans |first2=Joost |title=Go Ballistic: Tigray's Forgotten Missile War With Ethiopia and Eritrea |url=https://www.oryxspioenkop.com/2021/09/go-ballistic-tigrays-forgotten-missile.html |website=Oryx Blog |date=15 September 2021}}</ref>
**Tigray People's Liberation Front - A200<ref name="go ballistic"/>
*[[File:Flag of Hamas.svg|25px]] Hamas – WS-1E<ref>{{cite news|url=https://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/world/hamas-using-rockets-against-israel/1159/|title=Hamas using rockets against Israel|newspaper={{wipe|The Washington Post}}|access-date=2017-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032926/https://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/world/hamas-using-rockets-against-israel/1159/|archive-date=2017-12-01|url-status=live}}</ref>
*{{IRN}} - WS-1 imported in the late 80s or early 90s.
*{{PRK}} - WS1B '''[[Engineering:KN-09 (MRL)|KN-09 (MRL)]]''' (?)
*{{MYA}} - SY-400<ref name="auto1"/>
*{{PAK}} - A-100
*{{Flag|Palestine}} - M-302<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=10 July 2014|title=NBC|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/middle-east-unrest/hamas-firing-china-designed-syria-made-m-302-rockets-israel-n152461|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=|website=NBC News}}</ref>
*{{PRC}}
*{{SUD}} - Sudan has acquired an unconfirmed number of the advanced Chinese WS-2 Multiple Rocket launcher In 2009.
*{{TAN}} - A-100
*{{THA}} - WS-1B as DTI-1. Technology transfer, produce under license with Thai software.
*{{TUR}} - [[Engineering:TRG-300 Tiger|TRG-300 Kasırga]]
*{{MAR}} - 36 WS-2D launchers  [https://www.armyrecognition.com/february_2018_global_defense_security_army_news_industry/chinese_ws-2d_rocket_launchers_for_morocco.html][https://www.assahafa.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%B4-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%BA%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D8%AA%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%81%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84%D9%89-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%B5]

== References ==
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[[Category:Self-propelled rocket launchers]]
[[Category:Multiple rocket launchers]]
[[Category:Surface-to-surface missiles]]

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