Type 95 Queen Bee
Notes: This is a new Chinese rocket launcher that was began production in the late 1990s. It is similar to the DARD in concept, being a large-caliber rocket launcher with a snap-on projectile module that goes into the rear of the launcher unit. The Queen Bee may use Chinese made thermal sights or any type of Bloc-type night vision sights. Two warheads are available. The launch tube is made from low-weight carbon fiber.
Twilight 2000 Notes: This weapon went into production just before the Russian invasion, supplies were never great, but low-rate production continued until well after the Twilight War.
Merc 2000 Notes: This weapon was not exported, except to (strangely enough) Germany.
Weapon |
Caliber |
Weight |
Length |
Price |
Type 95 Queen Bee |
120mm |
4.5 kg |
2.4 meters |
$725 |
Ammunition |
Caliber |
Weight |
Price |
HEAT-T |
120mm |
12 kg |
$304 |
HEDP |
120mm |
12 kg |
$356 |
Weapon |
Reload |
Range |
IFR |
Round |
Damage |
Pen |
Queen Bee |
3 |
205 |
Nil |
HEAT-T |
C19 B45 |
110C/137C |
2 |
200 |
Nil |
HEDP |
C29 B55 |
74C |
Type PF-89
Notes: The Type PF-89 is a disposable antitank weapon designed for one-man use. The launcher is made of fiberglass and has a pistol grip with trigger. It is found only in Chinese service. It is basically a Chinese counterpart to the US M-72 or Russian RPG-18.
Weapon |
Caliber |
Weight |
Length |
Price |
Type PF-89 |
80mm |
3.7 kg (Complete) |
900mm |
$290 |
Weapon |
Reload |
Range |
IFR |
Round |
Damage |
Pen |
Type PF-89 |
0 |
90 |
Nil |
HEAT |
C8 B30 |
68C |
Type 70-1
Notes: This is a light antitank weapon intended for one-man use against light and medium armor. It is comprised of a two-part launch tube of fiberglass, with a simple pistol grip and sight. The rear of the launcher is removed for loading; the round is placed inside and the rear section replaced around the rocket. The rocket is very light, and the Chinese use the Type 70-1 more as a bunker buster or antipersonnel weapon than an antiarmor weapon.
Weapon |
Caliber |
Weight |
Length |
Price |
Type 70-1 |
62mm |
2.03 kg |
1.2 meters |
$600 |
Ammunition |
Caliber |
Weight |
Price |
HEAT |
62mm |
1.18 kg |
$27 |
Weapon |
Reload |
Range |
IFR |
Round |
Damage |
Pen |
Type 70-1 |
1 |
65 |
Nil |
HEAT |
C4 B20 |
43C |
Type 78
Notes: This Chinese weapon is an improvement of the Russian B-10. Primary improvement in the weapon is in the area of weight, which has been considerably lightened. The weapon is also simpler and cheaper to produce. Sighting is done through a 2.5x telescopic sight with illuminated stadia for night use. In addition to China, the Type 78 is likely to be encountered throughout Southeast Asia, South America, Central America, and Afghanistan.
Weapon |
Caliber |
Weight |
Length |
Price |
Type 78 Recoilless Rifle |
82mm |
34.1 kg |
1.6 meters |
$2950 |
Ammunition |
Caliber |
Weight |
Price |
FRAG-HE |
82mm |
5.1 kg |
$191 |
HEAT |
82mm |
4.35 kg |
$198 |
Weapon |
Reload |
Range |
IFR |
Round |
Damage |
Pen |
Type 78 |
3 |
200 |
1200 |
FRAG-HE |
C9 B32 |
5C |
2 |
200 |
1200 |
HEAT |
C8 B15 |
60C |