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Astros II vs Type 63 MRL

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Astros II
Type 63 MRL multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 63 MRL
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Specifications
Astros II Type 63 MRL
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher Multiple Launch Rocket System
Manufacturer Avibras Norinco
Number produced 270 units 6,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 0.6 tons
Operational range 300 km 11 km
Crew 3 5
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Armament & Powertrain
Astros II Type 63 MRL
Main armament SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher
Secondary weapon SS-150 450 mm rockets --

Overview

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 Astros II has been produced in 270 units vs 6,000 for the Type 63 MRL. The Type 63 MRL entered service 20 years before the Astros II (1963 vs 1983).

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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.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or Type 63 MRL?
The Type 63 MRL is heavier at 0.6 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
How many crew members do the Astros II and Type 63 MRL require?
The Type 63 MRL requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Astros II's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astros II or Type 63 MRL?
The Type 63 MRL has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 270 units of the Astros II.
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.