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Land ForcesChina

PHL-16 (PCH-191)

Modular long-range multiple rocket launcherIn serviceFielded 2019Pending verification
Land ForcesCHN
PHL-16 (PCH-191)
Photo: 中国新闻社 · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeModular long-range multiple rocket launcher
Date of introduction2019
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Configuration8x8Med[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length11.44 m38 ftMed[1]
Width3.05 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.97 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight44 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisA modified Wanshan WS2400 8 × 8 chassis.Med[1]
Engine power517 hpMed[1]
Cruising range650 km404 mi · 351 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed75 km/h47 mph · 40 ktMed[1]
Fording1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
ArmorThe protection levels of the armored cab are not known. However, it is assessed that the covered cab could provide the crew protection from shell splinters and possibly small arms fire.Med[1]
Armament
Maximum firing range280 km174 mi · 151 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemThe FCS can receive inputs from meteorological survey system, firing data unmanned aerial vehicle, and other target acquisition systems.Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 6Confidence · Source
Fire Dragon 220370 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
220 km137 mi · 119 nmi
Type
Guided Rocket
Fire Dragon 280370 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
280 km174 mi · 151 nmi
Type
Guided Rocket
BRC3300 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
70 km43 mi · 38 nmi
Type
Cargo Unguided Rocket
BRC4300 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
130 km81 mi · 70 nmi
Type
Cargo Unguided Rocket
BRE2300 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
130 km81 mi · 70 nmi
Type
HE Unguided Rocket
Fire Dragon 140A300 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
130 km81 mi · 70 nmi
Type
Guided Rocket
Summary

The PHL-16 (AR3) Chinese 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System can operate in battery, battalion, or autonomously. A typical battery includes launcher vehicles, reloading vehicles, command post vehicles, meteorological survey vehicles, and other associated support vehicles.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
China
Sources
  1. PHL-16 (AR3) Chinese 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-04 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)