M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) | ROCKET ARTILLERY
Specification:
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin, Diehl BGT Defence
Weight: 55,000 lb
Length: 22 ft 6 in
Width: 9 ft 9 in
Height: 8 ft 6 in
Crew: 3
Rate of fire: (rockets) 12 rounds in 40 sec; (missiles) 2 rounds in 10 sec
Max Range: 40 miles
Armament: M269 Launcher Loader Module
Engine: Cummins Diesel
Operational Range: 400 miles
Speed: 40 mph
The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), formerly known as the General Support Rocket System (GSRS), is designed to supplement cannon weapons available to U.S. Army division and corps commanders for the delivery of a large volume of firepower in a very short time against critical, time-sensitive targets. The MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) is a high-mobility automatic system based on an M270 weapons platform. The MLRS is capable of supporting and delivering all freeflight basic and extended-range (ER-MLRS) rockets and the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) Block I missiles.
Source: https://www.military.com.
Video by: U.S. Army.
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