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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
Light Artillery Rocket System
Country
Production
1980–2000
Quantity
15,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
29
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
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1969
- Combat Weight15,000 kg
- Travel Weight15,000 kg
- Crew3
- Carriage TypeWheeled / Towed
- In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre110 mm
- Ordnance Type110 mm rockets
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Maximum Range (standard)14 km
- Muzzle Velocity640 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)120
- Elevation0° to 55°
- Traverse105°
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
- Projectile Weight35 kg
- Ammunition TypesHE
- HE RoundYes
◆Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverMagirus or MAN 6x6 truck
- Road Speed (if SP)73.6 km/h
- Range (if SP)500 km
- Protected Crew CabNo
▤Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds36
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length7.8 m
- Width2.5 m
- Height2.9 m
▲Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,969 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis4MOD.4
- Engine Power178 hp
- SuspensionWheeled 6x6 chassis
- Hull ArmourAluminum
- Secondary ArmamentOne roof mounted Rheinmetall MG 3
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1980Production started
- 2000Production ended
46
years in service
20
years in production
15,000
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
110MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)29COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)781GERMANY · ALL WEAPONS54PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
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.
Artillery classification distinguishing self-propelled wheeled vehicles from weapons towed by external means.
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