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Offense platform · United States

M270 MLRS

Model: M270

The M270 MLRS is a highly versatile multiple-launch rocket system capable of delivering concentrated and precise firepower over long distances. It uses M31 GMLRS rockets for exceptional accuracy and effectiveness against both fixed and mobile targets. Current stock: Approximately 1,200 units. Production: Readily produced with existing facilities due to modular design. Historical Usage: Widely used in Gulf War, Iraq War, and recent conflicts for its long-range precision strikes. Countermeasures: Requires advanced electronic warfare systems or anti-rocket interceptors like Iron Dome to neutralize effectively.

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M270 MLRS

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Munition
M31 GMLRS
Ammunition type
artillery
Target class
artillery
Range
70,000 m
Speed
850 m/s
Mass
307 kg
Unit cost
1,000,000 USD

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