Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
Type 63 rocket launcher
Country
Production
1961–
Quantity
81
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ 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 Year1963
- Combat Weight602 kg
- Travel Weight6.2 kg
- Crew5
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
- Calibre106.7 mm
- Ordnance Type107mm rocket
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Maximum Range (standard)8.05 km
- Muzzle Velocity385 m/s
- Elevation−3° to +57°
- Traverse32°
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
- Projectile Weight18.8 kg
- Ammunition TypesHE, HE-I, HE-frag
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime Movertowed by light vehicle
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds12
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length2.9 m
- Width1.65 m
- Height0.91 m
◎Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,963 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1961Production started
65
years in service
81
units produced
36
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
TYPE 63 ROCKET LAUNCHER · CONFLICTS SERVED IN29% win·29% loss
Total Conflicts
7
Victories
2
Ongoing
0
Losses
2
2011–2024Syrian Civil WarDecisive victory→2011Libyan Civil War—→2003–2011Iraq WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→1979–1989Soviet-Afghan WarDecisive victory→1975–1990Lebanese Civil War—→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory13country · 2,559units
2,559active
06 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
118MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)4EARLY COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)381PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA · ALL WEAPONS19PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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