M270 MLRS
«Multiple Launch Rocket System»
Multiple rocket launchers (MLRS)Heavy (220-300 mm)United States1983In service
Tracked NATO-standard MLRS with two 6-rocket pods or 1 ATACMS/PrSM, fielded in many Western armies.
Multiple rocket launchers (MLRS)//Heavy (220-300 mm)
ID — M270-MLRSUnited States · Lockheed Martin / Diehl
M270 MLRS
Multiple Launch Rocket System
Tracked NATO-standard MLRS with two 6-rocket pods or 1 ATACMS/PrSM, fielded in many Western armies.
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- Reliability
- Unverified
- Sources
- Sources pending review
Identity
- Designation
- M270 MLRS
- Alias
- Multiple Launch Rocket System
- Manufacturer
- Lockheed Martin / Diehl
- Country
- United States
- Year
- 1983
- Category
- Multiple rocket launchers (MLRS)
- All sub-types
- Heavy (220-300 mm)
- Status
- In service
Performance
- Range
- 165 km
- Top speed
- Mach 3 (razzi)
- Guidance
- INS + GPS (GMLRS) / inerziale (M26)
- Warhead
- GMLRS 90 kg unitaria / ATACMS / PrSM
- CEP
- 5 m
Physical characteristics
- Launch platform
- Veicolo cingolato M993 (M270A2)
- Length
- 6.97 m
Main operators
United StatesUnited KingdomGermanyItalyFranceJapanSouth Korea
History
Entering service in 1983, the M270 revolutionized NATO divisional artillery with area saturation and today GMLRS precision strikes.
The M270A2 upgrade extends service life to 2050 with new engine, digital FCS and PrSM compatibility.
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