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PHL-16

Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · People's Republic of China · 2019
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PHL-16

PHL-16
PHL-16 Photo: 中国新闻社 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
85
Saturation Firepower
80
Salvo Size
75
Reload Speed
70
Precision (guided)
85
Mobility
90
Shoot-and-Scoot
85
Ammunition Versatility
90
Technology
80
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin People's Republic of China
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraModern Era
In service2019
Operators1 countries
Quantity120
Data Quality81%
82
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
2/25
Modern Era
4/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
85
Saturation Firepower
80
Salvo Size
75
Reload Speed
70
Precision (guided)
85
Mobility
90
Shoot-and-Scoot
85
Ammunition Versatility
90
Technology
80
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-16
Production
2019–
Quantity
120
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · MODERN ERA
2
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
82
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 Year2019
  • Combat Weight45,000 kg
  • Travel Weight45,000 kg
  • Crew3
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance1MOD.1
  • Ordnance Typemodular rockets and tactical ballistic missiles
▣Performance3MOD.3
  • Maximum Range (standard)280 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)500 km
  • Maximum Range (guided)500 km
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
◆Mobility2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length12 m
  • Width3 m
  • Height3 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production120
  • Production Start2,019 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2019Production started
7
years in service
120
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
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.
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