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Korean Vertical Launching System
Photo: 대한민국 국방부 - Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
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KoreanVerticalLaunchingSystem

Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · South Korea · 2003
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KoreanVerticalLaunchingSystem

Korean Vertical Launching System
Korean Vertical Launching System Photo: 대한민국 국방부 - Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
78
Saturation Firepower
70
Salvo Size
68
Reload Speed
55
Precision (guided)
88
Mobility
60
Shoot-and-Scoot
58
Ammunition Versatility
85
Technology
82
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin South Korea
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraPost-Cold War
In service2003
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
72
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
4/15
Post-Cold War
26/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
78
Saturation Firepower
70
Salvo Size
68
Reload Speed
55
Precision (guided)
88
Mobility
60
Shoot-and-Scoot
58
Ammunition Versatility
85
Technology
82
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
Korean Vertical Launching System
Production
2003–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · POST-COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
72
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
◎General3MOD.3
◈Ordnance1MOD.1
  • Ordnance TypeVertical launching system for missiles
▣Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition TypesKM-SAM, K-SAAM, K745A1 Red Shark, SSM-700K Haeseong, Hyunmoo-3, SLBMs
  • Precision-Guided RoundYes
◇Mobility1MOD.1
◆Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length7.7 m
  • Width2.076 m
  • Height3.165 m
▤Production1MOD.1
  • Production Start2,002 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2003Production started
23
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE2terms
Artillery or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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