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K239 Chunmoo vs PHL-03

K239 Chunmoo vs PHL-03 at a glance — weight 31,000 vs 43,000 kg, top speed 80 vs 60 km/h, range 450 vs 650 km, crew — vs 4.

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🇨🇳 PHL-03
Specifications
K239 Chunmoo PHL-03
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple launch rocket system Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace Norinco
Number produced 356 units -- units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $-- million
Combat weight 31.0 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 450 km 650 km
Length 9.00 m 12.00 m
Width 2.90 m 3.00 m
Height 3.30 m 3.00 m
Crew 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
K239 Chunmoo PHL-03
Main armament K33 131 mm unguided rockets 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets)
Secondary weapon KM26A2 230 mm rockets --
Engine HD Hyundai Infracore DV11K 6-cylinder diesel, 450 hp Diesel engine, 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K239 Chunmoo or PHL-03?
The K239 Chunmoo is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the PHL-03's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K239 Chunmoo or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the K239 Chunmoo or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 31.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K239 Chunmoo or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K239 Chunmoo and PHL-03 require?
The PHL-03 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the K239 Chunmoo and PHL-03?
The K239 Chunmoo is armed with K33 131 mm unguided rockets while the PHL-03 carries 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets) as its main armament.