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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
Katyusha Rocket Mortar
Country
Production
1939–
Quantity
100,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · WORLD WAR II
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
98
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 Year1941
- Combat Weight4.5 kg
- Travel Weight7,000 kg
- Crew6
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance4MOD.4
- Calibre132 mm
- Ordnance Typeunguided high‑explosive rockets
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
- Muzzle BrakeNo
▣Performance8MOD.8
- Minimum Range5 km
- Maximum Range (standard)8 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)12 km
- Muzzle Velocity230 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)96
- Rate of Fire (sustained)30
- Elevation-5 to +45°
- Traverse360°
◇Ammunition9MOD.9
- Projectile Weight0.04 kg
- Ammunition TypesHE, smoke, illumination, cluster
- Charge Zones1
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundYes
- Illumination RoundYes
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility9MOD.9
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverZIS‑5 6×4 truck
- Emplacement Time5
- Displacement Time5
- Shoot-and-ScootYes
- Road Speed (if SP)80 km/h
- Range (if SP)500 km
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabYes
⬢Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
- Ready Rounds16
- Total Rounds Carried48
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length6 m
- Width2.5 m
- Height2.5 m
◎Production2MOD.2
- Total Production100,000
- Production Start1,941 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1939Production started
87
years in service
100,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 23 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries24country
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · World War II
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
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.
Artillery tactic where a firing unit rapidly deploys, fires, and relocates to avoid counter-battery fire.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
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