Data Quality87%
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
RM-70
Country
Production
1972–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
14
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
62
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 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
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 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
2022–full-scale Russo-Ukrainian warOngoing→2013–2013 Kivu Offensive—→2008Russo-Georgian WarDecisive victory→1975–1991Western Sahara War—→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory18country · 843units
843active
06 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
69MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)14COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)83CZECH REPUBLIC · ALL WEAPONS139PERFORMANCE/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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