{
  "id": "phl-81",
  "name": "PHL-81 (Type 81)",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "CHN",
  "category": "122mm multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 1982,
  "operators": [
    "CHN",
    "KHM",
    "MMR",
    "SDN",
    "TCD"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 7,
  "summary": "The PHL-81 (Type 81) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL) is a 40-round 122 mm wheeled multiple rocket launcher (MRL), which can fire unguided 122 mm rockets to a maximum range of 30,000 m with a rapid rate of fire of 40 rounds in 20 seconds. Note Type 81 (old naming system) PHL-81 (new naming system).",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Manufacturer",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "NORINCO",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "Shaanxi SX250",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 7,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 7.12,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.5,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3.082,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 15.16,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 70,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 600,
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.2 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "The enclosed steel cab provides limited protection against small arms fire and splinters.",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 33,
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "HE",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 20
    },
    {
      "name": "Length",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "2.87 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "67 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Warhead Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "18.3 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Minimum Range",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "9,600 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Basic Load",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "40 ea"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "S-HEI",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 33
    },
    {
      "name": "Length",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "2.87 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "61 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Warhead Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "18.3 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Minimum Range",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "12,400 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Basic Load",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "40 ea"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Cargo",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
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      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 26
    },
    {
      "name": "Length",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "3.037 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "68 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Warhead Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "28 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Minimum Range",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "13,000 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Basic Load",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "40 ea"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Mine",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 15
    },
    {
      "name": "Length",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "2.950 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "58 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Warhead Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "26 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Minimum Range",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "6,000 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Basic Load",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "40 ea"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Cargo",
      "role": "ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 32
    },
    {
      "name": "Length",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "3.037 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "66 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Warhead Weight",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "18.3 kg"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Minimum Range",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "15,000 m"
      }
    },
    {
      "name": "Basic Load",
      "role": "Unguided rocket",
      "src": [
        "weg-phl-81"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {
        "Description": "40 ea"
      }
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "mlrs",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/phl-81.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-phl-81": {
      "title": "PHL-81 (Type 81) Chinese 122mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/PHL-81_Type_81_Chinese_122mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}