M270A2 MLRS
M270A2 MLRS
Rocket Artillery Systems
Basic Information
Name
M270A2 MLRS
Designation
M270A2 MLRS
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Rocket Artillery Systems
Manufacturer
Lockheed Martin
Date of Introduction
2022
Description
The M270A2 is an upgraded variant of the M270 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) developed by Lockheed Martin and expected to enter service by 2022 within the US Army. The A2 standard features new engines, transmission, launcher-loader modules, improved armored cabs and the new common fire control system. The first batch of 50 M270A2 upgrade kits was ordered through a $362 million contract on April 22, 2019 with deliveries expected to complete by 2022. The US Army plans call for the upgrade of 225 existing M270A1 and 160 decommissioned M270A0 rocket launchers in throughout the 2020s to be kept into active duty through at least 2050.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
227 millimeter
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
483.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Rocket Artillery Systems
Status
Active
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Lockheed Martin
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
July 12, 2022
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
600 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed
40 kph
Speed — Top Speed
65 kph
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Rockets: ER GMLRS (12)
Item 2
Rockets: M30 GMLRS (12)
Item 3
Rockets: M31 GUMLRS (12)
Item 4
Tactical Ballistic Missiles: LRPF (2)
Item 5
Tactical Ballistic Missiles: PrSM (4)
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
Operators (4)
United States
United Kingdom
Italy
Finland
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