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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
21 cm Nebelwerfer 42
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · WORLD WAR II
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
68
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1942
- Combat Weight1,100 kg
- Travel Weight550 kg
- Crew4
- Carriage TypeSplit Trail
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre210 mm
- Ordnance Typespin-stabilized high-explosive rocket
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Maximum Range (standard)7.85 km
- Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
- Elevation-5° to +45°
- Traverse24°
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight109.55 kg
- Ammunition TypesHE
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility2MOD.2
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length3.6 m
- Width1.6 m
- Height1.5 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Production2,626
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1942Production started
84
years in service
2,626
units produced
04 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
128MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)13WORLD WAR II · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)903GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS127PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Artillery tactic where a firing unit rapidly deploys, fires, and relocates to avoid counter-battery fire.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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