Data Quality88%
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-24
Country
Production
1949–1958
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · EARLY COLD WAR
2
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 Year1947
- Combat Weight8.68 kg
- Travel Weight15.24 kg
- Crew6
- Carriage TypeWheeled / Towed
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre240 mm
- Ordnance Type240mm rockets
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Maximum Range (standard)10.2 km
- Muzzle Velocity465 m/s
- Elevation+65°/0°
- Traverse140°
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight109 kg
- Ammunition TypesLong rocket, Short rocket
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility4MOD.4
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime MoverZIL-157 6×6 Truck, AT-S tracked artillery tractor
- Road Speed (if SP)65 km/h
- Range (if SP)430 km
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6.7 m
- Width2.3 m
- Height2.9 m
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,947 year
▲Self-Propelled Chassis2MOD.2
- Engine Power0 hp
- SuspensionWheeled ZIL-157 6×6 chassis
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1949Production started
- 1958Production ended
77
years in service
9
years in production
21
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
BM-24 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
105MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)2EARLY COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)1399RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS54PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Artillery classification distinguishing self-propelled wheeled vehicles from weapons towed by external means.
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