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Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Russia · 1967
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BM-14
BM-14 Photo: Музей отечественной военной истории · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Saturation Firepower
40
Salvo Size
50
Reload Speed
45
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
55
Shoot-and-Scoot
20
Ammunition Versatility
40
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraCold War
In service1967
Operators16 countries
Data Quality87%
36
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
29/42
Cold War
110/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Saturation Firepower
40
Salvo Size
50
Reload Speed
45
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
55
Shoot-and-Scoot
20
Ammunition Versatility
40
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ 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)
—
36
multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category
ⓘ 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
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Minimum Range3.8 km
  • Maximum Range (standard)9.8 km
  • Muzzle Velocity400 m/s
  • Elevation+50°/0°
  • Traverse180°
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
▤Mobility7MOD.7
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length5.4 m
  • Width1.9 m
  • Height2.24 m
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start1,950 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis3MOD.3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1967Production started
59
years in service
12
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
BM-14 1967
// DERIVATIVES
BM-14-17 1948
06 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 47units
47active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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