Description
The PZH-89 (Type 89) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) is a well-armored tracked vehicle that carries a 40-tube array. The vehicle chassis is based on a Type 83 152mm self-propelled gun/howitzer. It appears very similar to the Soviet-designed BM-21 system. Ahead of the launcher is a large automatic-reload magazine with an additional 40 rockets.
The type was classified in 1989, although the 122mm, 40-round, rocket launcher is almost identical to the Russian 122mm BM-21 introduced in the 1960s. It is no longer marketed or produced. The MRL remains in service. Approximately 250 systems were produced. Late-model Type 89s have been modified to include a cover for the 40-round rocket pack.
Set consists of 15 fine metal 1:600th/3mm scale miniatures.
Producer: ‘Oddział Ósmy’ sc Marcin Kaźmierczak i Tomasz Kołuda, ul. Piotrkowska 107, 90-425 Łódź, Poland
