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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
KN-09
Country
Production
2016–2027
Quantity
10
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · MODERN ERA
21
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
◎General3MOD.3
- Service Entry Year2016
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre300 mm
- Ordnance Typerocket artillery
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Range (standard)200 km
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight190 kg
- Ammunition Typeshigh‑explosive, fragmentation‑mine, underground penetration
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility2MOD.2
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverSinotruk HOWO truck (Chinese civilian version)
▤Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds8
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Total Production10
▲Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
- Suspension6x6 wheeled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2016Production started
- 2027Production ended
10
years in service
11
years in production
10
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
52MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)21MODERN ERA · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)13NORTH KOREA · 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 system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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