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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
TOS-1
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1988–
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
15
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
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
◎General6MOD.6
- Service Entry Year1988
- Combat Weight45,300 kg
- Travel Weight45,300 kg
- Crew3
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre220 mm
- Ordnance Typethermobaric rockets
▣Performance5MOD.5
- Minimum Range0.4 km
- Maximum Range (standard)3 km
- Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)6 km
- Maximum Range (guided)10 km
- Rate of Fire (burst)120
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
- Ammunition Typesthermobaric, incendiary
- HE RoundYes
◆Fire Control1MOD.1
▤Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverT-72/T-90 chassis
- Road Speed (if SP)60 km/h
- Range (if SP)550 km
- Protected Crew CabYes
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Resupply VehicleTZM-T
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length9.5 m
- Width3.6 m
- Height2.22 m
◎Production1MOD.1
- Production Start1,987 year
◈Self-Propelled Chassis2MOD.2
- Engine Power840 hp
- NBC ProtectionYes
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1988Production started
- 2017Sale: Saudi Arabia
38
years in service
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
TOS-1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·25% ongoing·50% loss
Total Conflicts
4
Victories
0
Ongoing
1
Losses
2
2022–full-scale Russo-Ukrainian warOngoing→2014–2017Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017—→2011–2024Syrian Civil WarDecisive victory→1979–1989Soviet-Afghan WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory9country · 108units
108active
TOS-1SALES5records
| Year | Buyer | Quantity | Amount | Present Value (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |  Saudi Arabia | — | — | — |
| — |  Algeria | 18 | — | — |
| — |  Azerbaijan | 17 | — | — |
| — |  Iraq | 6 | — | — |
| — |  Kazakhstan | 3 | — | — |
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
06 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
75MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)15COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)1147RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS54PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A digital fire-control system employs computational algorithms to calculate and adjust artillery fire parameters, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in towed systems.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for crew and occupants.
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.
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