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M270A1 MLRS

M270A1 MLRS

Rocket Artillery Systems
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Basic Information
Name
M270A1 MLRS
Designation
M270A1 MLRS
Alternate Designation
M270B1 (improved version)
Equipment Type
Rocket Artillery Systems
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2000
Description

The M270A1 artillery system incorporates improved fire control system and launcher mechanical system. M270A1 launchers feature improved survivability, reduced operation costs and embeded GPS/INS navigation system. The US Army plans converting the existing M270 fleet to A1 standard beginning in 2002.

Ground Specifications
Crew 3
Max Speed 65.0 km/h
Range 483.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Rocket Artillery Systems
Status Active
Also Known As M270B1 (improved version)
Origin United States of America
Contractor Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2000
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Artillery Tubes 12
Crew 3
Rolling Rubber Wheels 6
Dimensions — Artillery Tube Caliber 227 millimeter
Dimensions — Height 2.6 meter
Dimensions — Length 6.9 meter
Dimensions — Width 3.0 meter
Mass — Combat Weight 24,950 kilogram
Mass — Empty Weight 19,573 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 483 kilometer
Power — Power 500 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed 40 kph
Speed — Top Speed 65 kph
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Rockets: AT2 Scatmin (12)
Item 2 Rockets: M26 (12)
Item 3 Rockets: M26A1 (12)
Item 4 Rockets: M30 GMLRS (12)
Item 5 Rockets: M31 GUMLRS (12)
Item 6 Tactical Ballistic Missiles: ATACMS Block I (2)
Item 7 Tactical Ballistic Missiles: ATACMS Block IA (2)
Item 8 Tactical Ballistic Missiles: ATACMS Block II (2)
Item 9 Tactical Ballistic Missiles: ATACMS Block IVA (2)
Item 10 Tactical Ballistic Missiles: ATACMS-P (2)
Item 11 Tactical Ballistic Missiles: Modernized TACMS (2)
Variants
Variant 1 M270 MLRS
Variant 2 M270A1 MLRS
Variant 3 M270A2 MLRS
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Artillery
Land > Artillery
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.9 m
Width
3 m
Height
2.6 m
Weight
24950 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (5)
United States
United Kingdom
South Korea
Ukraine
Norway
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