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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
Rapid Dragon
Country
Production
2021–
Quantity
130
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · MODERN ERA
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
87
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 Year2021
- Crew4
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance4MOD.4
- Ordnance Typecruise missiles
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range (standard)1,900 km
- Maximum Range (guided)1,900 km
◇Ammunition4MOD.4
- Ammunition TypesAGM-158 JASSM, JASSM-ER, JASSM-XR, LRASM, JDAM-ER
- HE RoundYes
- Precision-Guided RoundYes
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control3MOD.3
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledNo
- Prime MoverC-130, C-17
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
- Ready Rounds45
- Total Rounds Carried45
▲Dimensions2MOD.2
- Length5.182 m
- Width2.56 m
◎Production1MOD.1
- Production Start2,022 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2021Production started
5
years in service
130
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 ↗
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
A digital fire-control system employs computational algorithms to calculate and adjust artillery fire parameters, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in towed systems.
Using GPS data to guide a projectile or system to its target, enhancing accuracy.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Inertial navigation is a self-contained system that determines a vehicle’s position, orientation, and velocity by integrating data from accelerometers and gyroscopes, without external signals.
Artillery or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
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