PHL-16 (AR3) Chinese 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System
PHL-16
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Other
Basic Information
Name
PHL-16 (AR3) Chinese 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System
Designation
PHL-16
Alternate Designation
PHL-16; AR3; PCL-191
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
2019
Description
The PHL-16 (AR3) Chinese 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System can operate in battery, battalion, or autonomously. A typical battery includes launcher vehicles, reloading vehicles, command post vehicles, meteorological survey vehicles, and other associated support vehicles.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System
Engine
Diesel (517 hp)
Max Speed
75.0 km/h
Range
650.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
PHL-16; AR3; PCL-191
Type
Multiple Rocket Launcher System
Caliber
300 mm and 370 mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Chassis
A modified Wanshan WS2400 8 × 8 chassis.
Configuration
8x8
Crew
3 ea
Dimensions
Length
11.44 m
Width
3.05 m
Height
2.97 m
Weight, Combat
44 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
517 hp
Maximum Range
650 km
Maximum Speed
75 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
2.5 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System (370 mm Rockets)
Option 1
Name
Fire Dragon 220
Type
Guided Rocket
Caliber
370 mm
Maximum Range
220 km
Note
The 370 mm Fire Dragon 220 is claimed to have a CEP of no more than 50 m and is fitted with a HE pre-fragmented warhead, which is claimed to have a lethal radius of up to 110 m with the pre-fabricated fragments capable of penetrating 12 mm of armour at 60 m from the point of impact
Option 2
Name
Fire Dragon 280
Type
Guided Rocket
Caliber
370 mm
Maximum Range
280 km
Note
The 370 mm Fire Dragon 280 is the latest guided rocket and is claimed to have a CEP of no more than 30 m. It has a HE fragmentation warhead, which is claimed to have a lethal radius of 100 m with the pre-fabricated fragments being capable of penetrating 12 mm of armour at 60 m from the impact of the explosion
Main Weapon System (300 mm Rockets)
Option 1
Name
BRC3
Type
Cargo Unguided Rocket
Caliber
300 mm
Maximum Range
70 km
Option 2
Name
BRC4
Type
Cargo Unguided Rocket
Caliber
300 mm
Maximum Range
130 km
Option 3
Name
BRE2
Type
HE Unguided Rocket
Caliber
300 mm
Maximum Range
130 km
Option 4
Name
Fire Dragon 140A
Type
Guided Rocket
Caliber
300 mm
Maximum Range
130 km
Fire Control System (FCS)
Note
The FCS can receive inputs from meteorological survey system, firing data unmanned aerial vehicle, and other target acquisition systems.
Protection
Armor
The protection levels of the armored cab are not known. However, it is assessed that the covered cab could provide the crew protection from shell splinters and possibly small arms fire.
Applique Armor
No
NBC Protection
INA
Smoke Equipment
No
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
Super-Heavy Rocket Systems (more than 200 km)
Land > Artillery > Super-Heavy Rocket Systems (more than 200 km)
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
11.44 m
Width
3.05 m
Height
2.97 m
Weight
44000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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