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M142 HIMARS vs Type 63 MRL

M142 HIMARS vs Type 63 MRL at a glance — weight 16,250 vs 613 kg, range 480 vs 11 km, crew — vs 5.

M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M142 HIMARS
Type 63 MRL multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 63 MRL
Specifications
M142 HIMARS Type 63 MRL
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Light multiple rocket launcher Multiple Launch Rocket System
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Norinco
Number produced 750 units 6,000 units
Estimated unit price $4.9 million $-- million
Combat weight 16.3 tons 0.6 tons
Maximum speed 94 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 480 km 11 km
Length 6.94 m -- m
Width 2.44 m -- m
Height 3.18 m -- m
Crew 3 (commander, second in command, driver) 5
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Armament & Powertrain
M142 HIMARS Type 63 MRL
Main armament 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher
Engine Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M142 HIMARS or Type 63 MRL?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M142 HIMARS or Type 63 MRL?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the Type 63 MRL's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the M142 HIMARS or Type 63 MRL?
The M142 HIMARS is heavier at 16.2 tons combat weight compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0.6 tons.
Which is larger, the M142 HIMARS or Type 63 MRL?
The M142 HIMARS is longer at 6.94 meters compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the M142 HIMARS and Type 63 MRL require?
The Type 63 MRL requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M142 HIMARS or Type 63 MRL?
The Type 63 MRL has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 750 units of the M142 HIMARS.
What are the main armaments of the M142 HIMARS and Type 63 MRL?
The M142 HIMARS is armed with 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile while the Type 63 MRL carries 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher as its main armament.