PHL-81 (Type 81) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
PHL-81
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Other
Basic Information
Name
PHL-81 (Type 81) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Designation
PHL-81
Alternate Designation
PHL-81; Type 81
Equipment Type
Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Date of Introduction
1982
Description
Hezbollah Proliferation. The PHL-81 (Type 81) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) is a 40-round 122 mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher (MRL), which can fire unguided 122 mm rockets to a maximum range of 30,000 m with a rapid rate of fire of 40 rounds in 20 seconds. Note Type 81 (old naming system) PHL-81 (new naming system).
Ground Specifications
Crew
7
Main Weapon
122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher
Engine
Diesel
Active Protection
None
Max Speed
70.0 km/h
Range
600.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
PHL-81; Type 81
Type
Multiple Rocket Launcher
Caliber
122 mm
Manufacturer
NORINCO
Proliferation
Hezbollah
Chassis
Shaanxi SX250
Crew
7 ea
Dimensions
Length
7.12 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.082 m
Weight, Combat
15,160 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Water-cooled diesel engine
Engine Power
INA
Speed, Maximum Road
70 km/h
Range
600 km
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
0.7 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
Type
Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)
Caliber
122 mm
Length of Barrel
3.0 m
Guidance System
None, the Rockets are unguided
Elevation
+55° (978mils)/0° (0mils)
Traverse
172° (3058mils) (102° left, 70° right)
Maximum Firing Range
30,000 m (30.0km)
Rate of Fire
40 rds. in 20 seconds
Reload
Reload of ammunition is a manual process.
Reload Time
600 seconds
Rockets
Option #1
Type
HE
Length
2.87 m
Weight
67 kg
Warhead Weight
18.3 kg
Maximum Range
20,000 m
Minimum Range
9,600 m
Basic Load
40 ea
Option #2
Type
S-HEI
Length
2.87 m
Weight
61 kg
Warhead Weight
18.3 kg
Maximum Range
33,000 m
Minimum Range
12,400 m
Basic Load
40 ea
Note
Contains HE and steel balls for greater fragmentation effect.
Option #3
Type
Cargo
Length
3.037 m
Weight
68 kg
Warhead Weight
28 kg
Maximum Range
26,000 m
Minimum Range
13,000 m
Basic Load
40 ea
Note
Contains 74 bomblets
Option #4
Type
Mine
Length
2.950 m
Weight
58 kg
Warhead Weight
26 kg
Maximum Range
15,000 m
Minimum Range
6,000 m
Basic Load
40 ea
Note
Contains six anti-tank mines
Option #5
Type
Cargo
Length
3.037 m
Weight
66 kg
Warhead Weight
18.3 kg
Maximum Range
32,000 m
Minimum Range
15,000 m
Basic Load
40 ea
Note
Contains 39 bomblets.
Fire Control
Guidance
Rockets have no guidance system.
Protection
Armor
The enclosed steel cab provides limited protection against small arms fire and splinters.
Applique Armor
No
Active Protection System
No
Mine Clearing
No
Self-Entrenching Blade
No
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
7.12 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
3.08 m
Weight
15160 kg
Operators (7)
China
Cambodia
Chad
Myanmar
Sudan
Non-State Actors
French Guiana
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