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PHL-90B (Type 90B)

122mm multiple rocket launcherFielded 2004Pending verification
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PHL-90B (Type 90B)
Photo: 颐园居 · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type122mm multiple rocket launcher
Date of introduction2004
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
ManufacturerNORINCOMed[1]
Crew5Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9.14 m30 ftMed[1]
Width2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height3.03 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight23 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisMercedes-Benz 6x6 truck chassisMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed85 km/h53 mph · 46 ktMed[1]
Cross-country speed80 km/h50 mph · 43 ktMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemHJ-1 Mini-Computer, Electric Firing SystemMed[1]
Computerized FCSYes, The launcher is controlled by the computer through man/machine interactionMed[1]
Variants
Type 90Aable to fire unguided rockets, new computerised fire control, command post can lay and control Type 90A launchers units by remote control.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
High Explosive (HE) 122mm Rocket122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
40 ea
Muzzle velocity
INA m/s
Warhead
60 m
Armor penetration
Yes
Guidance
Yes
Fuze
Radio Proximity Fuze
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
ChinaIndonesiaPeru
Sources
  1. PHL-90B (Type 90B) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)