Data Quality85%
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
Type 4 40 cm Rocket Launcher
Country
Production
1943–1945
Quantity
1,700
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · WORLD WAR II
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
76
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 Year1943
- Combat Weight220 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
- Calibre400 mm
- Ordnance Typerocket
▣Performance3MOD.3
- Maximum Range (standard)3.7 km
- Muzzle Velocity220 m/s
- Elevation40° to +65°
◇Ammunition1MOD.1
- Projectile Weight508 kg
◆Production2MOD.2
- Total Production1,700
- Production Start1,945 year
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1939First deployment: World War II
- 1943Production started
- 1945Production ended
83
years in service
2
years in production
1,700
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
05 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · World War II
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
149MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)20WORLD WAR II · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)505JAPAN · ALL WEAPONS110PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
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