M270 MLRS | ROCKET ARTILLERY

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The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (M270 MLRS) is an armored, self-propelled, multiple rocket launcher; a type of rocket artillery.

The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) provides the Army an all-weather, indirect, area fire weapon system to strike counterfire, air defense, armored formations, and other high-payoff targets at all depths of the tactical battlefield. Primary missions of MLRS include the suppression, neutralization and destruction of threat fire support and forward area air defense targets. The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a highly mobile, automatic system that fires surface-to-surface rockets and missiles from the M270 platform. From inside the cab, the crew of three can fire up to 12 MLRS rockets or two Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS).

-857 fielded in the U.S. -Fielding in 14 countries -Upgraded in early 1990s to fire Army Tactical Missile System -ATACMS) -Missions completed with crew of three and automated Fire Control System -More than 10,000 rockets and 32 ATACMS fired in combat during Desert Storm