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Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · South Korea · 1981
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K136Kooryong

K136 Kooryong
K136 Kooryong Photo: 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
45
Saturation Firepower
55
Salvo Size
60
Reload Speed
40
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
65
Shoot-and-Scoot
30
Ammunition Versatility
50
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin South Korea
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraCold War
In service1981
Operators3 countries
Quantity150
Data Quality85%
45
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
19/42
Cold War
86/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
45
Saturation Firepower
55
Salvo Size
60
Reload Speed
40
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
65
Shoot-and-Scoot
30
Ammunition Versatility
50
Technology
35
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
K136 Kooryong
Production
1981–
Quantity
150
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
19
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
45
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
◎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
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility4MOD.4
⬢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
  1. 1981Production started
  2. 2004Sale: Egypt (36 units)
45
years in service
150
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 186units
186active
K136 KooryongSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2004Egypt36——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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