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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
Kung Feng
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1972–
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
28
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 Year1972
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre117 mm
- Ordnance Typerocket artillery
▣Performance1MOD.1
- Maximum Range (standard)15 km
◇Ammunition4MOD.4
- Projectile Weight42.64 kg
- Ammunition TypesHE, WP, cluster
- HE RoundYes
- Cluster / DPICMYes
◆Mobility3MOD.3
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverM113, M151, LVTP-5, M809
- AutoloaderNo
▤Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
- Ready Rounds45
- Total Rounds Carried45
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,972 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1972Production started
54
years in service
04 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
109MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)28COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)53TAIWAN · 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 system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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