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PHL-03

Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · People's Republic of China · 2004
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PHL-03

PHL-03
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Saturation Firepower
70
Salvo Size
65
Reload Speed
60
Precision (guided)
55
Mobility
80
Shoot-and-Scoot
75
Ammunition Versatility
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2004
Operators6 countries
Quantity175
Data Quality86%
71
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
5/15
Post-Cold War
31/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Saturation Firepower
70
Salvo Size
65
Reload Speed
60
Precision (guided)
55
Mobility
80
Shoot-and-Scoot
75
Ammunition Versatility
85
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
PHL-03
Production
2004–
Quantity
175
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · POST-COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year2004
  • Combat Weight43,000 kg
  • Travel Weight43,000 kg
  • Crew4
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
  • Calibre300 mm
  • Ordnance Type300 mm rockets (BRE family, Fire Dragon 140A)
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Maximum Range (standard)70 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)130 km
  • Maximum Range (guided)130 km
◇Ammunition5MOD.5
▤Mobility4MOD.4
  • Self-PropelledYes
  • Prime Mover8×8 wheeled truck
  • Road Speed (if SP)60 km/h
  • Range (if SP)650 km
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length12 m
  • Width3 m
  • Height3 m
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production175
  • Production Start2,004 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis2MOD.2
  • Engine Power500 hp
  • Suspension8×8 wheeled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2004Production started
  2. 2017Sale: Ethiopia (4 units)
22
years in service
175
units produced
6
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 46units
46active
PHL-03SALES5records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2017Ethiopia4——
—Morocco36——
—Tanzania———
—Cambodia6——
—Armenia———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Cluster/DPICM refers to artillery ammunition that disperses submunitions for anti-personnel and anti-vehicle effects.
A digital fire-control system employs computational algorithms to calculate and adjust artillery fire parameters, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in towed systems.
Using GPS data to guide a projectile or system to its target, enhancing accuracy.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Artillery or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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