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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
Sarpac
Country
Production
1970–1979
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
48
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
◎General4MOD.4
- Combat Weight1.9 kg
- Crew1
- Carriage TypePole Trail
- In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance6MOD.6
- Calibre68 mm
- Ordnance Type68mm HEAT, HEAP, illumination rockets
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
- Muzzle BrakeNo
- Bore EvacuatorNo
- Tube Life (rounds)20
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range (standard)200 km
- Muzzle Velocity150 m/s
◇Ammunition8MOD.8
- Projectile Weight1.09 kg
- Ammunition TypesHEAT, HEAP, illumination
- HE RoundYes
- Smoke RoundNo
- Illumination RoundYes
- Cluster / DPICMNo
- Precision-Guided RoundNo
- MRSI CapableNo
◆Fire Control5MOD.5
▤Mobility4MOD.4
- Self-PropelledNo
- Shoot-and-ScootNo
- AutoloaderNo
- Protected Crew CabNo
⬢Dimensions1MOD.1
- Length0.997 m
▲Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,970 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1967First deployment: Nigerian Civil War
- 1970Production started
- 1979Production ended
56
years in service
9
years in production
3
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 ↗
142MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)38COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)669FRANCE · ALL WEAPONS144PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is pulled directly behind the prime mover without a limber, relying on a single pole for connection.
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