Astros II vs Type 63 MRL
The Astros II and the Type 63 MRL are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Avibras and Norinco respectively. Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 11 km for the Type 63 MRL. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the Type 63 MRL carries a 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher. The Type 63 MRL entered service 30 years before the Astros II (1960 vs 1990).
| The Astros II is a Brazilian multiple launch rocket system introduced in 1983, featuring a modular design that allows it to fire rockets of various calibers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Avibras |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The Type 63 is a Chinese towed multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1963 for light artillery support, featuring twelve 107mm tubes mounted on a two-wheel carriage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Main armament | SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket |
| Secondary weapon | SS-150 450 mm rockets |
| Operational range | 11 km â—‰ |
| Main armament | 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or Type 63 MRL?
The Astros II has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the Type 63 MRL's 11 km.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and Type 63 MRL?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the Type 63 MRL carries 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher as its main armament.