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Huo Che

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A huo che (火 車, fire cart) was a Chinese multiple rocket launcher developed for firing multiple fire arrows.

History

Huo Ches were used in the Ming dynasty in the Jingnan War and were carried on the ships of Zheng He during his voyages to India and Africa.

Usage

Huo Ches were primarily used in a defensive manner for close-range infantry support.

See also