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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
Mark 41 Vertical Launching System
Country
Production
1976–
Quantity
57
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
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
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1986
- Combat Weight12,156 kg
- Travel Weight13,608 kg
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance4MOD.4
- Ordnance Typemissile canister launching system
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition TypesRIM-66 Standard; Tomahawk; RIM-156 SM-2ER Block IV; RIM-161 SM-3; RIM-162 ESSM; RIM-174 SM-6; RIM-182; RUM-139 VL-ASROC; BGM-109 Tomahawk; RGM-109 Tomahawk; UGM-109 Tomahawk; RIM-156A SM-2ER Block IV; RIM-161A SM-3; RIM-162A ESSM; RIM-174A SM-6; RUM-139A VL-ASROC
- Precision-Guided RoundYes
◇Fire Control1MOD.1
◆Mobility2MOD.2
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime Movershipborne
▤Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Resupply VehicleStrikedown module crane
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length2.616 m
- Width3.429 m
- Height5.309 m
▲Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,976 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1976Production started
- 1983Entered service
50
years in service
57
units produced
15
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
MARK 41 VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
2
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Countries15country
06 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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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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