| Type 84 Individual Anti-Chemical Rocket Launcher | |
|---|---|
| Type | Multi-shot incendiary rocket launcher |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1984 - present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Production history | |
| Designer | China North Industries Group Corporation |
| Designed | 1980s |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Produced | 1984 - present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | Unloaded - 8 kg (18 lb) Loaded - 18 kg (40 lb) |
| Length | 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 in) |
| Crew | 1-2 |
| Cartridge weight | 5 kg (11 lb) - each rocket (2 shots) |
| Caliber | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rate of fire | 6 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | ~126 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 25 m (82 ft) to 200 m (660 ft) |
| Maximum firing range | 500 m (1,600 ft) (area) |
| Feed system | Detachable twin-rocket casing |
| Sights | Optical 1x day sight |
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