The M270A1 MLRS

M270A1 MLRS 

M270A1 MLRS developed by the US Company Lockheed Martin

Description M270A1 MLRS :

The M270A1 MLRS developed by the US Company Lockheed Martin is a highly mobile and responsive multiple rocket launch system with minimal collateral damage. The M270A1 MLRS is a combat proven, mechanized artillery weapon system that provides the combat commander with highly lethal, all-weather, precise rocket and missile fires that defeat point and area targets in both urban/complex and open terrain. The M270A1 MLRS provides all-time, all-weather, lethal, close- and long-range precision rocket and missile fire support for Joint forces, early-entry expeditionary forces, contingency forces, and Modular Fire Brigades supporting Brigade Combat Teams. The M270A1 is in service with the US Army, Marine Corps.

Armament M270A1 MLRS :

The Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) is capable of producing precise, destructive and shaping fires against a variety of target sets. The M270A1 can fire different types of rockets (12 rockets or two missiles) including the extended-range (ER) rocket, the reduced-range practice rocket (RRPR).

-The M270A fires the long-range Lockheed Martin, Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The Army TACMS Block IA missile can reach beyond 300 kilometers.

The ATACMS (Army TACtical Missile System) is a US short-range ballistic missile system, and is the only weapon of this type still operational in the US military. This weapon complements the US military's rocket artillery systems, effectively closing the gap between artillery systems used by ground forces, and the aircraft and cruise missiles used by air and naval forces.

Missile launch weight : 1670 kg.

Warhead weight : 160-560 kg.

Range of fire : 130-300 km.

 

The long-range Lockheed Martin, Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). The Army TACMS Block IA missile

Dual-Purpose : The Unitary variant with a single 200-pound-class high-explosive charge to service point targets with low collateral damage, (a standard 227 mm HE-FRAG rocket is 3.96 m long and weights 307 kg. It has a 120 kg warhead). And conventional Munitions (DPICM), designed to service area targets.

-The reduced-range practice rocket (RRPR) with a range of 8 km to 15.

-The missile AT2, which dispenses 28 antitank mines, and the missile anti-tank submunitions at a range of 60-100 km.

 

The Army TACMS Block IA missile and the missile AT2, which dispenses 28 antitank mines, and the missile anti-tank submunitions at a range of 60-100 km

The protection M270A1 MLRS :

The three-man crew consists of the driver, gunner and commander seated in the fully enclosed cabin. All firing operations are carried out from inside the cabin. The M270A1 uses a new Improved Armor Cab (IAC) to increase protection of the crew and the addition of mine protective seating. The M270A1 IAC is designed to protect the crew against various mine blast, direct fire, and underbody fragmenting improvised explosive device threats.

The standard equipment of the M270A1 includes an overpressure ventilation system prevents rocket fumes from entering the cab and the vehicle is also equipped with a filtration unit to protect the crew from chemical, biological and radiological threats.

Mobility M270A1 MLRS:

The M270A1 is based on an rebuild M993 Carrier tracked chassis (derivative of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle). The suspension system includes torsion bars, The M2170A1 use the same power pack as the M270, the engine Cummins VTA-903T diesel, power 500 hp. It can run at a maximum road speed of 65 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 500 km. The Weight 26,100 kg loaded and 20,450 kg empty.