LRSVM Morava vs Type 63 multiple rocket launcher

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LRSVM Morava

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Type 63 multiple rocket launcher

Multiple rocket launcher

Credit

Bình Giang · Public domain · Resized · Public domain · Source ↗ · Modified

First system

Second system

At a glance

Side by side

LRSVM Moravalarger figure on 0 of 1

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Type 63 multiple rocket launcherlarger figure on 1 of 1

Crew+67%

Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.

Measured figures

Head to head

13 of 79 rows sourced on both sides

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2.9m

Length

All recorded figures & sources

2.9 m

Length

Single source

2.90 m (9 ft 6 in)^[source]

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1.65m

Configuration

Details

LRSVM Morava and Type 63 multiple rocket launcher configuration
Specification	LRSVM Morava	Type 63 multiple rocket launcher
Type	Multiple rocket launcher^[source]	Multiple rocket launcher^[source]
Place of origin	Serbia^[source]	China^[source]
In service	2014^[source]	—
Used by	Libyan National Army^[source]	See Operators^[source]

Designer	Military Technical Institute^[source]	—

Designed	2011^[source]	1961^[source]

Manufacturer	14. oktobar^[source]	State Factory 847^[source]

No. built	31 (+2 prototypes)^[source]	—

Barrels	2 containers with 12-16 barrels depending on caliber^[source]	—

Action	45s preparing for action 30s for changing position after firing^[source]	—

Traverse	360^[source]	32°^[source]

Main armament	Plamen A, Plamen B, OGANJ, GRAD, G-2000 rockets^[source]	—

Suspension	4x4 wheeled^[source]	—

Role	modular, multi-calibre, multi-pod self-propelled multiple rocket launcher^[source]	towed, 12-tube, 107mm rocket launcher^[source]

Source measurement	The LRSVM Morava ( Serbian : Лансер Ракета Самоходни Вишецевни Модуларни (ЛРСВМ) Морава , romanized : Lanser Raketa Samohodni Višecevni Modularni (LRSVM) Morava , named for the Morava river in Serbia) is a modular, multi-calibre, multi-pod self-propelled multiple rocket launcher designed and developed by the Serbian Military Technical Institute . The system is designed to offer subsystem modularity, enabling integration with wheeled or tracked platforms to fire unguided rockets of various calibres to engage targets at ranges between 8 km and 40 km.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The range and direction correction system provides better accuracy with respect to its predecessors. The Morava can launch single rocket, partial ripple or full salvo, which can cover an area of 32 hectares. The LRSVM is equipped with fully automatic targeting control systems. The launch vehicle is fitted with an Inertial Navigation System (INS), GPS unit and absolute encoders for automatic positioning. Vehicle has ballistic computer with automatic or manual data input and firing elements computation. Rockets are launched directly form the cab or remotely form the vehicle. The LRSVM can fire single rockets or full salvo. A crew of three prepares this artillery system for firing within 45 seconds. It leaves firing position within 30 seconds.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The launch vehicle is reloaded within 5 minutes and a full salvo duration is 15-25 seconds depending on the rocket type.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage There are several domestic models of rockets, within models there are several types (different warheads and fuses for example) and there are also possibilities to use all models of Grad 122mm rockets from manufactures worldwide. New model of Oganj rocket with extended range of 30 km which uses inertial guidance firing controller to achieve better CEP is ready to go in production. There is also in final stage of development new 50 km range rocket.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Rockets; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Oganj 128mm container^[source]LRSVM Morava · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage New Serbian Modular multiple rocket launcher (LRSVM) which can fire various rockets as 128mm Oganj (mounted on truck on picture), 122mm Grad (container in front of truck on picture) and 128mm Plamen. System is mounted on new FAP 1118 truck. "Partner 2011" military fair.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage	The Type 63 multiple rocket launcher is a towed, 12-tube, 107mm rocket launcher produced by the People's Republic of China in the early 1960s and later exported and manufactured globally. Although no longer serving with active infantry units, the Type 63 is still in People's Liberation Army service with specialized formations such as mountain infantry units and special forces detachments. The Type 63 was widely used in the PLA until the late 1980s. It was adopted as the successor of the Type 50-5 of 102mm.^[source]Type 63 multiple rocket launcher · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage China has also developed a Type 63 multiple rocket launcher of 130mm . The RPU-14 is a Soviet 140mm MRL of similar design to the Type 63.^[source]Type 63 multiple rocket launcher · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The launcher's 12 tubes are arranged in three removable rows of four, mounted on a single-axle carriage with rubber tires. The Type 63 originally fired an 18.8 kilogram rocket (Type 63-2) with a 1.3 kilogram warhead. Ammunition for the Type 63 was later improved (Type 75 and Type 81 series), although the overall weight of the rocket remained the same. A fixed amount of propellant is contained in the rocket motor. The steel-cased rocket is stabilized with spin imparted by six angled nozzles in its base. The Type 63 was distributed on the basis of six per infantry regiment, or 18 per infantry division. For airborne and mountain units the lighter Type 63-I was developed.^[source]Type 63 multiple rocket launcher · Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage NATO and western sources have used the Soviet-style designation BM-12 to describe this weapon system, and further even ascribe Soviet origin and initial manufacture of both launcher and rockets. However, there is no evidence in non-western sources of Soviet development or production, or of the BM-12 moniker being applied. Very similar Type 50-5 or Type 488 102mm rockets were manufactured in China and used in the Korean War prior to development of the Type 63.

Source measurement

The LRSVM Morava ( Serbian : Лансер Ракета Самоходни Вишецевни Модуларни (ЛРСВМ) Морава , romanized : Lanser Raketa Samohodni Višecevni Modularni (LRSVM) Morava , named for the Morava river in Serbia) is a modular, multi-calibre, multi-pod self-propelled multiple rocket launcher designed and developed by the Serbian Military Technical Institute . The system is designed to offer subsystem modularity, enabling integration with wheeled or tracked platforms to fire unguided rockets of various calibres to engage targets at ranges between 8 km and 40 km.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The range and direction correction system provides better accuracy with respect to its predecessors. The Morava can launch single rocket, partial ripple or full salvo, which can cover an area of 32 hectares. The LRSVM is equipped with fully automatic targeting control systems. The launch vehicle is fitted with an Inertial Navigation System (INS), GPS unit and absolute encoders for automatic positioning. Vehicle has ballistic computer with automatic or manual data input and firing elements computation. Rockets are launched directly form the cab or remotely form the vehicle. The LRSVM can fire single rockets or full salvo. A crew of three prepares this artillery system for firing within 45 seconds. It leaves firing position within 30 seconds.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The launch vehicle is reloaded within 5 minutes and a full salvo duration is 15-25 seconds depending on the rocket type.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

There are several domestic models of rockets, within models there are several types (different warheads and fuses for example) and there are also possibilities to use all models of Grad 122mm rockets from manufactures worldwide. New model of Oganj rocket with extended range of 30 km which uses inertial guidance firing controller to achieve better CEP is ready to go in production. There is also in final stage of development new 50 km range rocket.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Rockets; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Oganj 128mm container^[source]LRSVM Morava · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

New Serbian Modular multiple rocket launcher (LRSVM) which can fire various rockets as 128mm Oganj (mounted on truck on picture), 122mm Grad (container in front of truck on picture) and 128mm Plamen. System is mounted on new FAP 1118 truck. "Partner 2011" military fair.^[source]LRSVM Morava · Gallery; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The Type 63 multiple rocket launcher is a towed, 12-tube, 107mm rocket launcher produced by the People's Republic of China in the early 1960s and later exported and manufactured globally. Although no longer serving with active infantry units, the Type 63 is still in People's Liberation Army service with specialized formations such as mountain infantry units and special forces detachments. The Type 63 was widely used in the PLA until the late 1980s. It was adopted as the successor of the Type 50-5 of 102mm.^[source]Type 63 multiple rocket launcher · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

China has also developed a Type 63 multiple rocket launcher of 130mm . The RPU-14 is a Soviet 140mm MRL of similar design to the Type 63.^[source]Type 63 multiple rocket launcher · Lead; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

The launcher's 12 tubes are arranged in three removable rows of four, mounted on a single-axle carriage with rubber tires. The Type 63 originally fired an 18.8 kilogram rocket (Type 63-2) with a 1.3 kilogram warhead. Ammunition for the Type 63 was later improved (Type 75 and Type 81 series), although the overall weight of the rocket remained the same. A fixed amount of propellant is contained in the rocket motor. The steel-cased rocket is stabilized with spin imparted by six angled nozzles in its base. The Type 63 was distributed on the basis of six per infantry regiment, or 18 per infantry division. For airborne and mountain units the lighter Type 63-I was developed.^[source]Type 63 multiple rocket launcher · Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

NATO and western sources have used the Soviet-style designation BM-12 to describe this weapon system, and further even ascribe Soviet origin and initial manufacture of both launcher and rockets. However, there is no evidence in non-western sources of Soviet development or production, or of the BM-12 moniker being applied. Very similar Type 50-5 or Type 488 102mm rockets were manufactured in China and used in the Korean War prior to development of the Type 63.

Country of origin	Serbia^[source]Inventory Country of origin column; table 4, row 7, cell 3; revision 1377317374; retrieved 2026-10-01	China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 3, cell 4; revision 1353719247; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 6, cell 4; revision 1347912314; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 5, cell 4; revision 1341802473; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 3, row 3, cell 2; revision 1365890955; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 7, row 3, cell 4; revision 1354896551; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 3, row 5, cell 3; revision 1375425982; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 7, row 13, cell 5; revision 1377604549; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 9, row 17, cell 3; revision 1377876238; retrieved 2026-10-02 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 9, row 12, cell 4; revision 1376804306; retrieved 2026-10-01 China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 5, cell 3; revision 1367329605; retrieved 2026-10-01

Country of origin

Serbia^[source]Inventory Country of origin column; table 4, row 7, cell 3; revision 1377317374; retrieved 2026-10-01

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 3, cell 4; revision 1353719247; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 6, cell 4; revision 1347912314; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 5, cell 4; revision 1341802473; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 3, row 3, cell 2; revision 1365890955; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 7, row 3, cell 4; revision 1354896551; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 3, row 5, cell 3; revision 1375425982; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 7, row 13, cell 5; revision 1377604549; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 9, row 17, cell 3; revision 1377876238; retrieved 2026-10-02

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 9, row 12, cell 4; revision 1376804306; retrieved 2026-10-01

China^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 4, row 5, cell 3; revision 1367329605; retrieved 2026-10-01

Wars	—	Vietnam War Lebanese Civil War Sino–Vietnamese War Soviet-Afghan war Iran–Iraq War KDPI insurgency (1989-1996) Second Sudanese Civil War Yugoslav Wars Iraq War Iraqi insurgency Somali Civil War First Libyan Civil War Central African Civil War Syrian Civil War South Sudanese Civil War War in Iraq (2013-17) Second Libyan Civil War Russo-Ukrainian War Russian invasion of Ukraine Tigray War Sudanese civil war (2023–present) Gaza war^[source]

Produced	—	1963–?^[source]

Variants	—	Type 81 SP version on truck^[source]

Shell	—	HE, HE-I and HE-frag^[source]

Carriage	—	Split trail^[source]

Elevation	—	−3° to +57°^[source]

Former operator · Afghanistan	—	Afghanistan^[source]

Former operator · Bosnia and Herzegovina	—	Bosnia and Herzegovina^[source]

Former operator · Lebanon	—	Lebanon^[source]

Former operator · Lebanese Forces	—	Lebanese Forces^[source]

Former operator · Syrian Social Nationalist Party	—	Syrian Social Nationalist Party^[source]

Former operator · Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam	—	Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam^[source]

Former operator · Tigray Defense Forces	—	Tigray Defense Forces^[source]

Origin reported by inventory	—	China Ethiopia^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 14, row 9, cell 4; revision 1377417310; retrieved 2026-10-02 China Sudan^[source]Inventory Country of origin column; table 4, row 6, cell 3; revision 1377317374; retrieved 2026-10-01

Origin reported by inventory

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China Ethiopia^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 14, row 9, cell 4; revision 1377417310; retrieved 2026-10-02

China Sudan^[source]Inventory Country of origin column; table 4, row 6, cell 3; revision 1377317374; retrieved 2026-10-01

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