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  "id": "phl-16",
  "name": "PHL-16 (PCH-191)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "Modular long-range multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": "in-service",
  "fielded": 2019,
  "operators": [
    "CHN"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 1,
  "summary": "The PHL-16 (AR3) Chinese 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System can operate in battery, battalion, or autonomously. A typical battery includes launcher vehicles, reloading vehicles, command post vehicles, meteorological survey vehicles, and other associated support vehicles.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "A modified Wanshan WS2400 8 × 8 chassis.",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Configuration",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "8x8",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 11.44,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 3.05,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 2.97,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 44,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 517,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 650,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 75,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.2 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fire control system",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "The FCS can receive inputs from meteorological survey system, firing data unmanned aerial vehicle, and other target acquisition systems.",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The protection levels of the armored cab are not known. However, it is assessed that the covered cab could provide the crew protection from shell splinters and possibly small arms fire.",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 280,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Fire Dragon 220",
      "role": "370 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Guided Rocket"
      },
      "range_km": 220
    },
    {
      "name": "Fire Dragon 280",
      "role": "370 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Guided Rocket"
      },
      "range_km": 280
    },
    {
      "name": "BRC3",
      "role": "300 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Cargo Unguided Rocket"
      },
      "range_km": 70
    },
    {
      "name": "BRC4",
      "role": "300 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Cargo Unguided Rocket"
      },
      "range_km": 130
    },
    {
      "name": "BRE2",
      "role": "300 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "HE Unguided Rocket"
      },
      "range_km": 130
    },
    {
      "name": "Fire Dragon 140A",
      "role": "300 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-16"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Type": "Guided Rocket"
      },
      "range_km": 130
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "mlrs",
  "image": {
    "file": "phl-16.jpg",
    "thumb": "phl-16-thumb.jpg",
    "credit": "中国新闻社",
    "license": "CC BY 4.0",
    "url": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PHL16TBM_2025_V-J_Parade_CNS.png",
    "title": "File:PHL16TBM 2025 V-J Parade CNS.png"
  },
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-04",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)"
    },
    {
      "date": "2026-10-05",
      "change": "Added photo (CC BY 4.0)"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/phl-16.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-phl-16": {
      "title": "PHL-16 (AR3) Chinese 370mm Multiple Rocket Launcher System",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PHL-16_AR3_Chinese_370mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher_System",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}