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T34 Calliope
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T34Calliope

Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · United States · 1943
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T34Calliope

T34 Calliope
T34 Calliope Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Saturation Firepower
45
Salvo Size
50
Reload Speed
20
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
55
Shoot-and-Scoot
10
Ammunition Versatility
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin United States
ManufacturerGeneral Electric, Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraWorld War II
In service1943–1945
Operators3 countries
Quantity30
Data Quality88%
32
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
8/21
World War II
122/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Saturation Firepower
45
Salvo Size
50
Reload Speed
20
Precision (guided)
0
Mobility
55
Shoot-and-Scoot
10
Ammunition Versatility
15
Technology
20
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
T34 Calliope
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
30
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · WORLD WAR II
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
32
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
◎General4MOD.4
◈Ordnance4MOD.4
▣Performance2MOD.2
  • Maximum Range (standard)3.75 km
  • Elevation+25 to -12 degrees
◇Ammunition7MOD.7
▤Mobility5MOD.5
⬢Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
  • Ready Rounds60
  • Total Rounds Carried60
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production30
  • Production Start1,943 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1943Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
30
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 3 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
An armored crew compartment on towed artillery or mortar systems designed to protect operators from small arms fire, shrapnel, and blast effects during operation.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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