{
  "id": "phl-90b",
  "name": "PHL-90B (Type 90B)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "122mm multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2004,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "IDN",
    "PER"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 3,
  "summary": "The PHL-90B (Type 90B) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) is the second generation of Type 90 series MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) of 122mm caliber. The weapon system is designed and manufactured by the Chinese Defense Company NORINCO.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Mercedes-Benz 6x6 truck chassis",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 5,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 9.135,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.495,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.028,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 23,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 800,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 85,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_xc_kmh",
      "v": 80,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "HJ-1 Mini-Computer, Electric Firing System",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "Yes, The launcher is controlled by the computer through man/machine interaction",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "High Explosive (HE) 122mm Rocket",
      "role": "122 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Muzzle velocity": "INA m/s",
        "Warhead": "60 m",
        "Armor penetration": "Yes",
        "Guidance": "Yes",
        "Fuze": "Radio Proximity Fuze"
      },
      "qty": "40 ea"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [
    {
      "name": "Type 90A",
      "text": "able to fire unguided rockets, new computerised fire control, command post can lay and control Type 90A launchers units by remote control.",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-90b"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "art": "mlrs",
  "image": {
    "file": "phl-90b.jpg",
    "thumb": "phl-90b-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "颐园居",
    "license": "CC BY-SA 4.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Type_81_122mm_rocket_launcher.jpg",
    "title": "File:Type 81 122mm rocket launcher.jpg"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/phl-90b.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-phl-90b": {
      "title": "PHL-90B (Type 90B) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PHL-90B_Type_90B_Chinese_122mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}