M270A1 MLRS
M270A1 MLRS
Rocket Artillery Systems
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
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000594
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.9 m
Width
3 m
Height
2.6 m
Weight
24950 kg
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (5)
United States
United Kingdom
South Korea
Ukraine
Norway
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