BRE (rocket)

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BRE (export name: Fire Dragon/King Dragon) is a series of guided rockets (missiles) manufactured by Chinese Norinco. The largest version is the BRE8, export name Fire Dragon 480 (previously Fire Dragon 280A). It is a 750 mm tactical ballistic missile, with a 480 kg warhead and range of 280–300 km, for the AR-3 launcher. It uses inertial plus satellite guidance with a CEP accuracy of about 30m. A similar missile is the 610 mm caliber King Dragon 300, with a range of 300 km and precision guidance, for the SR-5 launcher. The rockets are currently in service with the People's Liberation Army, as the PHL-16.

BRE (export name: Fire Dragon/King Dragon) is a series of guided rockets (missiles) manufactured by Chinese Norinco. The largest version is the BRE8, export name Fire Dragon 480 (previously Fire Dragon 280A). It is a 750 mm tactical ballistic missile, with a 480 kg warhead and range of 280–300 km, for the AR-3 launcher. It uses inertial plus satellite guidance with a CEP accuracy of about 30m. A similar missile is the 610 mm caliber King Dragon 300, with a range of 300 km and precision guidance, for the SR-5 launcher. The rockets are currently in service with the People's Liberation Army, as the PHL-16.

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