PHL-11 Chinese 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
PHL-11
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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Basic Information
Name
PHL-11 Chinese 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Designation
PHL-11
Alternate Designation
PHL-11
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2013
Description
The PHL-11 Chinese 122mm Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a truck-mounted self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher (SPMRL) produced by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army Ground Force. It is a modernized replacement for the older PHL-81.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (6x6)
Main Weapon
122 mm rockets
Engine
Diesel
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
80.0 km/h
Variants
PHL-11
Base variant using 6x6 Shaanxi SX2190KA truck chassis.
PHZ-11
Based on tracked vehicle chassis similar to PLZ-05 and PGZ-09.
SR-4
Export version of PHL-11 using 6x6 Shaanxi SX2190KA truck chassis.
SR-5
The SR5 is based on the rear of a Chinese TA 5310 (6×6) cross-country chassis fitted with a four-door unprotected forward control cab. Mounted on the rear of this chassis is a power-operated turntable rocket launcher, which can accept two pods of surface-to-surface rockets, that is, one pod of 20×122 mm rockets and one pod of six 220 mm rockets. Two pods of either rocket in a single-calibre configuration can also be fitted.
Before launching the surface-to-surface rockets, two hydraulically operated stabilizers are lowered to the ground, one on either side at the vehicle's rear by remote control. The SR-5 is in service. The SR5 can launch the complete family of Norinco 122 mm unguided rockets, which have ranges of 20, 25, 30, 40, and 50 km depending on the type.
SR-7
The SR7 is a lighter version of the SR5 based on a smaller and lighter 6×6 cross-country platform that carries either a pod of 20×122 mm or the six-round pod for 220 mm rockets. the SR7 is under development and has not yet entered service.
PHL-20
Designation of SR-7 in PLAGF service.
PHL-21
Truck chassis based on the FAW MV3 series of tactical trucks, specifically the 4x4 CTM-133 variant, similar to the ones used on PCL-161 lightweight howitzer.
System
Alternative Designation
PHL-11
Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
Norinco
Caliber
122 mm
Configuration
6x6
Crew
3 ea
Chassis
Shaanxi SX2190KA
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
Dimensions
Length
INA
Width
INA
Height
INA
Weight, Combat
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
Weichai WD615-77A
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Range
INA
Maximum Speed
80 km/h
Main Weapon System
Name
40 x 122mm rockets mounted on a swivel mount with 2 pods of 20 rockets each.
Type
Rocket Launcher
Caliber
122 mm
Barrels
40 ea
Traverse
360°
Elevation
INA
Rate of Fire
40 missiles in 30 seconds
Effective Firing Range
20 - 40 km
Maximum Firing Range
50 km (extended range ammunition)
Fire Control
Name
The vehicle is equipped with a fire control computer.
Protection
Hull Armor
INA
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
INA
Image Sources
Notes
INA;
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
China
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