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PHL-03 vs RM-70

PHL-03 vs RM-70 at a glance — weight 43,000 vs 33,700 kg, top speed 60 vs 85 km/h, range 650 vs 400 km, crew 4 vs 6.

PHL-03 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PHL-03
RM-70 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇿 RM-70
Specifications
PHL-03 RM-70
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher Multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Norinco ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom
Number produced -- units 1,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 43.0 tons 33.7 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 650 km 400 km
Length 12.00 m 8.75 m
Width 3.00 m 2.50 m
Height 3.00 m 2.70 m
Crew 4 6
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
PHL-03 RM-70
Main armament 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets) 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher)
Secondary weapon -- 7.62 mm vz. 59 universal machine gun
Engine Diesel engine, 500 hp Tatra T-903-3 V12 multi-fuel, 250 hp (184 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the PHL-03 or RM-70?
The RM-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the PHL-03's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PHL-03 or RM-70?
The PHL-03 has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the RM-70's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the PHL-03 or RM-70?
The PHL-03 is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the RM-70's 33.7 tons.
Which is larger, the PHL-03 or RM-70?
The PHL-03 is longer at 12.00 meters compared to the RM-70's 8.75 meters.
How many crew members do the PHL-03 and RM-70 require?
The RM-70 requires a larger crew of 6, against 4 for the PHL-03.
What are the main armaments of the PHL-03 and RM-70?
The PHL-03 is armed with 12x 300 mm rocket tubes (BRC4, BRE2, Fire Dragon 140A guided rockets) while the RM-70 carries 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher) as its main armament.