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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
FIROS
Country
Production
1980–
Quantity
160
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Service Entry Year1987
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre122 mm
- Ordnance Type122 mm rockets
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)30 km
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Types122 mm rockets
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility3MOD.3
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime Mover6×6 truck
- Protected Crew CabYes
▤Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds40
⬢Production2MOD.2
- Total Production160
- Production Start1,980 year
▲Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
- Hull Armourarmoured cab
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
46
years in service
160
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
FIROSSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 |  United Arab Emirates | 48 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
68MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)13COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)194ITALY · 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.
An armored crew compartment on towed artillery or mortar systems designed to protect operators from small arms fire, shrapnel, and blast effects during operation.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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