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M270 MLRS vs PHL-03

M270 MLRS vs PHL-03 at a glance — weight 25,191 vs 43,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 60 km/h, range 483 vs 650 km, crew 3 vs 4.

M270 MLRS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M270 MLRS
PHL-03 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PHL-03
Specifications
M270 MLRS PHL-03
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Rocket Launcher System Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Vought Systems Norinco
Number produced 1,450 units -- units
Estimated unit price $2.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 25.2 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 483 km 650 km
Length 6.55 m 12.00 m
Width 3.60 m 3.00 m
Height -- m 3.00 m
Crew 3 4
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Armament & Powertrain
M270 MLRS PHL-03
Main armament 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets)
Engine Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp Diesel engine, 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M270 MLRS or PHL-03?
The M270 MLRS is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the PHL-03's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M270 MLRS or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M270 MLRS's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the M270 MLRS or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the M270 MLRS's 25.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M270 MLRS or PHL-03?
The PHL-03 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the M270 MLRS's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M270 MLRS and PHL-03 require?
The PHL-03 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the M270 MLRS's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M270 MLRS and PHL-03?
The M270 MLRS is armed with 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette while the PHL-03 carries 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets) as its main armament.