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BM-21 Grad vs PHL-03

BM-21 Grad vs PHL-03 at a glance — weight 13,700 vs 43,000 kg, top speed 75 vs 60 km/h, range 750 vs 650 km, crew — vs 4.

BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-21 Grad
PHL-03 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PHL-03
Specifications
BM-21 Grad PHL-03
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Norinco
Number produced 100,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 13.7 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 750 km 650 km
Length -- m 12.00 m
Width -- m 3.00 m
Height -- m 3.00 m
Crew three-member crew 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BM-21 Grad PHL-03
Main armament 40 launch tubes 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets)
Secondary weapon 122 mm M-21OF rocket --
Engine water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine Diesel engine, 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-21 Grad or PHL-03?
The BM-21 Grad is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the PHL-03's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-21 Grad or PHL-03?
The BM-21 Grad has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the PHL-03's 650 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-21 Grad or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the BM-21 Grad's 13.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-21 Grad or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the BM-21 Grad's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-21 Grad and PHL-03 require?
The BM-21 Grad requires a larger crew of three-member crew compared to the PHL-03's 4 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BM-21 Grad and PHL-03?
The BM-21 Grad is armed with 40 launch tubes while the PHL-03 carries 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets) as its main armament.