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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
Thunderbolt-2000
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · POST-COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
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 Year2010
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
- Calibre117 mm
- Ordnance TypeRocket
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
▣Performance2MOD.2
- Maximum Range (standard)45 km
- Maximum Range (guided)300 km
◇Ammunition4MOD.4
- Ammunition TypesMk15, Mk30, Mk45
- HE RoundYes
- Cluster / DPICMYes
- Precision-Guided RoundYes
◆Mobility3MOD.3
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverMAN HX81 8×8 wheeled trucks
- Shoot-and-ScootYes
▤Ammunition Handling2MOD.2
- Ready Rounds60
- Resupply Vehicleammo carriers/reloaders
⬢Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,997 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1997Production started
29
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
18MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)3POST-COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)6TAIWAN · ALL WEAPONS47PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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 or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
Artillery tactic where a firing unit rapidly deploys, fires, and relocates to avoid counter-battery fire.
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