M142 HIMARS vs Type 63 MRL
The M142 HIMARS and the Type 63 MRL are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Lockheed Martin and Norinco respectively. Operational range is 480 km for the M142 HIMARS vs 11 km for the Type 63 MRL. The M142 HIMARS is armed with a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile, while the Type 63 MRL carries a 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher. The Type 63 MRL entered service 45 years before the M142 HIMARS (1960 vs 2005).
| Introduced in 2005, the United States' M142 HIMARS is a light multiple rocket launcher mounted on a five-ton wheeled truck chassis for mobile artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Light multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Number produced | 750 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| The Type 63 is a Chinese towed multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1963 for light artillery support, featuring twelve 107mm tubes mounted on a two-wheel carriage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 16.3 tons |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.94 m |
| Width | 2.44 m |
| Height | 3.18 m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, second in command, driver) |
| Engine | Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp |
| Main armament | 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 11 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher |
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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 0.0 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.
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.