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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
K136 Kooryong
Country
Production
1981–
Quantity
150
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
19
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Service Entry Year1981
- Combat Weight16,400 kg
- Carriage TypeWheeled / Towed
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre130 mm
- Ordnance Type130mm rockets (K30/K33/K37/K38)
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range (standard)23 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)36 km
- Rate of Fire (burst)36
◇Ammunition6MOD.6
- Ammunition TypesHE, pre-fragmented HE
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundNo
- Cluster / DPICMYes
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility4MOD.4
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime MoverKM809AL 6x6 truck
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- Road Speed (if SP)80 km/h
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length7.7 m
- Width2.5 m
- Height2.9 m
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Production150
- Production Start1,973 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1981Production started
- 2004Sale: Egypt (36 units)
45
years in service
150
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
K136 KooryongSALES1records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  Egypt | 36 | — | — |
ⓘ "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 ↗
86MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)19COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)82SOUTH KOREA · ALL WEAPONS54PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Cluster/DPICM refers to artillery ammunition that disperses submunitions for anti-personnel and anti-vehicle effects.
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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