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