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RM-70

Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Czech Republic · 1972
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RM-70

RM-70
RM-70 Photo: Tomas Kovarik · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
50
Saturation Firepower
65
Salvo Size
70
Reload Speed
55
Precision (guided)
10
Mobility
70
Shoot-and-Scoot
40
Ammunition Versatility
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Czech Republic
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraCold War
In service1972
Operators26 countries
Data Quality87%
54
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
14/42
Cold War
69/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
50
Saturation Firepower
65
Salvo Size
70
Reload Speed
55
Precision (guided)
10
Mobility
70
Shoot-and-Scoot
40
Ammunition Versatility
60
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
RM-70
Production
1972–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
54
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • Service Entry Year1972
  • Combat Weight33,700 kg
  • Crew6
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
  • Calibre122 mm
  • Ordnance Typemultiple rocket launcher
▣Performance1MOD.1
  • Maximum Range (standard)40 km
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
  • Ammunition Typesoriginal Soviet 9M22 and 9M28, JROF, JROF-K, Trnovnik, Kuš, Krizhna‑R, Serbian G‑2000
  • HE RoundYes
  • Cluster / DPICMYes
◆Mobility5MOD.5
  • Self-PropelledYes
  • Prime MoverTatra T813 truck
  • Emplacement Time2.5
  • Road Speed (if SP)85 km/h
  • Range (if SP)400 km
▤Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
  • Ready Rounds40
  • Total Rounds Carried80
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length8.75 m
  • Width2.5 m
  • Height2.7 m
▲Self-Propelled Chassis4MOD.4
  • Engine Power250 hp
  • Suspension8×8 wheeled
  • Hull ArmourSteel
  • Secondary ArmamentUniversal machine gun vz. 59
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1972Production started
54
years in service
24
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
RM-70 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN25% win·25% ongoing
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
1
Ongoing
1
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
06 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
📖 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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