PHL-90B (Type 90B) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
PHL-90B
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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Basic Information
Name
PHL-90B (Type 90B) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Designation
PHL-90B
Alternate Designation
PHL-90B; Type 90B
Equipment Type
333mm Long-Range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2004
Description
The PHL-90B (Type 90B) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) is the second generation of Type 90 series MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) of 122mm caliber. The weapon system is designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO. The first version of Type 90 MLRS was unveiled in the mid-1990s, followed by the Type 90B in 2004. The 122 mm Type 90B multiple launch rocket system is a mobile fire support system for the destruction of a variety of targets by means of multiple barrages of up to 40 rockets at a time. The Type 90B is able to be in combat position, fire, and leave its firing position in less than 7 minutes. A typical Type 90 multiple launch rocket system battalions comprises the battalion headquarters and three firing units (companies). The battalion headquarter is equipped with: A battalion command truck; 3 reconnaissance APC; A meteorological radar truck; A mechanical maintenance truck; A electronic maintenance truck Each firing unit is equipped with: A company command truck; 6 rocket launch trucks 6 reloading trucks
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Variants
Type 90A
able to fire unguided rockets, new computerised fire control, command post can lay and control Type 90A launchers units by remote control.
System
Alternative Designation
PHL-90B; Type 90B
Type
122 mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
Expected out of Service Date
2060
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Chassis
Mercedes-Benz 6x6 truck
chassis
Crew
5 ea
Displacement Time
INA
Emplacement Time
INA
TIme Required to Reload
The electrical firing system fires the rockets either singly or in a salvo with 0.5 second between rounds.
Maximum Effective Range
40 km
Type 90B Battalion
Three reconnaissance vehicles based on the NORINCO WZ 551 (6 × 6) armoured personnel carrier chassis.
Battalion command vehicle based on a Mercedes-Benz (4 × 4) truck chassis.
Meteorological radar based on two Steyr (4 × 4) truck chassis.
Maintenance vehicles based on Steyr (4 × 4) truck chassis, one would be for mechanical maintenance and the other for electronic maintenance.
Type 90B (Batteries, 3ea)
Battery command vehicle on Mercedes-Benz (4 × 4) truck chassis.
Six 122 mm rocket launchers on Mercedes-Benz (6 × 6) truck chassis.
Six 122 mm rocket resupply vehicles based on Mercedes-Benz (6 × 6) truck chassis.
Dimensions
Length
9.135 m
Width
2.495 m
Height
3.028 m
Weight, Combat
23 tons
Automotive
Chassis
Mercedes-Benz 6x6 truck
chassis
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
INA
Cruising Range
800 km
Speed, Maximum Road
85 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
80 km/h
Speed, Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Fording Depths
INA
Running Gear
Wheeled
Layout
6x6
Amphibious
No
Gradiant
60 %
Side Slope
30 %
Longitudinal and Transversal Slope Sensor
Yes
Gradient Sensors
Yes
Communications
TBR-142 VHF Radio
VHF FM Transceiver
Yes, TBR-142(I)
VHF Range
1 to 50 km
Megahertz
40.000 to 59.975 MHz
Power
12V Ni-Ca Rechargeable Battery or external 12V DC power source
Dimensions
217x135x58 mm
Weight
2.7 kg
Antennas
3 Total: a 1.3m whip antenna, a 0.3m short antenna, and a 10m wire antenna
Proliferated
Widely with Artillery/Gun/Missile/Reconnaissance Units
Control Device
TBR-142(II)
Multi-function Field Phone
TBR-142(IIID)
Anti-Aircraft Control Unit
TBR-142(IIIG)
ZXY88-200 C2 Capable
Yes
Messaging
Capability – Limited
Amplifier
Available
Physical Conditions
Terrain and Weather favorable
Main Weapon System
System
Name
NORINCO 122mm (40-round) Multiple Rocket Launcher
Type
122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
Breach Type
INA
Length, Total
2.75 to 3.03 mm
Length, Barrel
INA
Dimeter
INA
Number of Tubes
10 ea
Launch Rate, full Salvo
40 rockets can be loaded in less than 3 minutes.
Launch Rate, one missile
The electrical firing system fires the rockets either singly or in a salvo with 0.5 second between rounds.
Rate of Fire
40 rds in 18-20 seconds
Loader Type
Automatic
Max Elevation
55 deg
Min Elevation
0 deg
Traverse Range
INA
Traverse Left
102° (1813 mils)
(left and right)
Traverse Right
102° (1813 mils)
(left and right)
Traverse Arc
204 deg
Armament Front
+55° (978 mils) / 0° (0 mils)
Azimuth Range
-102 to +102 deg
Stabilisers
two hydraulically operated stabilisers
Automatic Reloading System
consists of a elevator, rack and feeder with three modes of control
Ammunition (Option 1)
Name
Fire Dragon 40
Type
High Explosive (HE) 122mm Rocket
Caliber
122 mm
Muzzle Velocity
INA m/s
Fuse Type
Radio Proximity Fuze
Weight, Launch
74 kg
Weight, Warhead
18 kg
Warhead Type
Steel Ball HE
Lethal Warhead
60 m
Rocket Length
3,040 mm
Min Range
20 km
Max Range
40 km
Basic load
40 ea
Circular Error of Probability (CEP)
25 m
Armor Penetration
Yes
Inertial Navigation System (INS)
Yes
Global Positioning System (GPS) guidance system
Yes
Variants
High Explosive (HE), High-efficiency HE containing steel balls for greater fragmentation effect, High-efficiency HE Incendiary (HEI), Cargo containing anti-personnel/anti-tank sub-munitions, Mine containing anti-tank mines. The rockets can also be launched by other 122 mm multiple rocket systems.
Fire Control
Name
HJ-1 Mini-Computer, Electric Firing System
Computerized FCS
Yes, The launcher is controlled by the computer through man/machine interaction
Direct Fire
Yes
Indirect Fire
No
Position Location System
Differential GPS
Automatic Operational and Laying Device
Yes
Awning Device
Semi-Automatic Collapsible
Fire Control Position
Inside the driver's cab or remotely outside the vehicle
Launcher Direction Finder/Display
Yes
Launcher Assembly Elavation Sensor
Yes
Traverse Position Sensors
Yes
Vehicle-Launcher Power Interface.
Yes
Panoramic Sight
Yes, a panoramic sight is placed on the left side of the launcher for manual laying if required.
Protection
Cab
The cab of the Type 90 provides protection from small arms fire and shell splinters.
Applique Armor
INA
Explosie Armor
No
Active Protection System
INA
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Rocket Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Rocket Artillery Systems
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.14 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.03 m
Weight
23000 kg
Operators (3)
China
Indonesia
Peru
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