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M142 HIMARS vs PHL-03

M142 HIMARS vs PHL-03 at a glance — weight 16,250 vs 43,000 kg, top speed 94 vs 60 km/h, range 480 vs 650 km, crew — vs 4.

M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M142 HIMARS
PHL-03 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PHL-03
Specifications
M142 HIMARS PHL-03
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Light multiple rocket launcher Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Norinco
Number produced 750 units -- units
Estimated unit price $4.9 million $-- million
Combat weight 16.3 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 94 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 480 km 650 km
Length 6.94 m 12.00 m
Width 2.44 m 3.00 m
Height 3.18 m 3.00 m
Crew 3 (commander, second in command, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M142 HIMARS PHL-03
Main armament 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets)
Engine Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp Diesel engine, 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M142 HIMARS or PHL-03?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the PHL-03's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M142 HIMARS or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M142 HIMARS's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M142 HIMARS or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M142 HIMARS or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the M142 HIMARS's 6.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M142 HIMARS and PHL-03 require?
The PHL-03 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M142 HIMARS and PHL-03?
The M142 HIMARS is armed with 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile while the PHL-03 carries 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets) as its main armament.