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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
BM-14
Country
Production
1967–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
29
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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 Year1952
- Combat Weight5,323 kg
- Travel Weight5,323 kg
- Crew6
- Carriage TypeWheeled / Towed
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance6MOD.6
- Calibre140 mm
- Barrel Length (calibres)7.14
- Ordnance TypeM-14-series rockets
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Minimum Range3.8 km
- Maximum Range (standard)9.8 km
- Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
- Elevation+50°/0°
- Traverse180°
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
- Projectile Weight39.6 kg
- Ammunition TypesM-14-OF (HE), M-14-D (smoke), M-14-S (chemical)
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundYes
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility7MOD.7
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime MoverZIS-151, ZIL-157, ZIL-131, GAZ-63, GAZ-66
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- Road Speed (if SP)65 km/h
- Range (if SP)650 km
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length5.4 m
- Width1.9 m
- Height2.24 m
▲Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,950 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis3MOD.3
- Engine Power6 hp
- SuspensionWheeled GAZ-63 4x4 chassis
- NBC ProtectionNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1967Production started
59
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
BM-14 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN14% win·29% loss
Total Conflicts
7
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
2
2011–2024Syrian Civil WarDecisive victory→2001–2021War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)—→1989–1992Afghan Civil War—→1979–1989Soviet-Afghan WarDecisive victory→1975–2002Angolan Civil War—→1975–1990Lebanese Civil War—→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
07 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
110MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)29COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)1464RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS54PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
Artillery classification distinguishing self-propelled wheeled vehicles from weapons towed by external means.
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