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M142 HIMARS launching a GMLRS rocket at the White Sands Missile Range in 2005. A multiple rocket launcher (MRL) or multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a type of rocket artillery system that contains multiple launchers which are fixed to a single platform, and shoots its rocket ordnance in a fashion similar to a volley gun.
The rocket's double base propulsion burns for an average time of 5.3 seconds, reaching a peak velocity of 1100 m/s. [2] The rocket's motor has nine launch nozzles arranged in a circle, which are slanted to help create spin-stabilization in flight. [8] The Fajr-5 rocket carries a 175 kg warhead with a fragmentation radius of 500m. [2]
The Fajr-3 (rarely Fadjr-3 [5]) (Persian: فجر-۳) is an Iranian heavy 240 mm intermediate-range [6] multiple-launch artillery rocket (MLRS). [4] The Fajr-3 is a license-built copy, with slight modifications, of a North Korean MLRS called the M-1985. [7] The Fajr-3 was introduced in the 1990s and has since been exported to Syria, Hamas and ...
The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (M270 MLRS) is an American armored self-propelled multiple launch rocket system. The U.S. Army variant of the M270 is based on the chassis of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The first M270s were delivered in 1983, and were adopted by several NATO and non-NATO militaries.
Pages in category "Multiple rocket launchers" The following 44 pages are in this category, out of 44 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
The rocket system is placed on the back of the platform and contains 32 128mm launch tubes capable of reaching targets 20.6 kilometres (12.8 mi) away. The system is operated by five personnel. [ 2 ] One of its unique features is its retracting canvas, which allows the rocket launcher to be easily disguised and makes it difficult for the enemy ...
BM-14, Soviet 140 mm multiple launch rocket system; BM-21 Grad, Soviet 122 mm multiple launch rocket system; BM-27 Uragan, Soviet 220 mm multiple launch rocket system; M270, U.S. multiple launch rocket system; Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher, Indian 214 mm multiple launch rocket system; TOS-1 Buratino, Soviet / Russian Heavy Flame Thrower ...
Multiple rocket launcher system 1,467+ Type-63: 107mm MRL 700 [52] China: Fajr 1: 107mm MRL: 600 [52] 1986 Iran China: Mounted on the Safir: BM-21 Grad: 122mm multiple launch rocket system: 107 [52] 1978 Soviet Union: Fajr-3: 240mm multiple launch rocket system: 10 [52] 1994 Iran: Fajr-5: 330mm multiple launch rocket system: N/A [52] 1990 Iran ...