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M270 MLRS
Land	Usa
Rolle	Mehrere Raketenwerfer
Im Dienst	1983–heute

das M270 Mehrfachraketenwerfersystem (M270 MLRS) is an American armored self-propelled multiple launch rocket system. The U.S. Army variant of the M270 is based on the chassis of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The first M270s were delivered in 1983, and were subsequently adopted by several NATO and non-NATO militaries. The platform first saw service with the United States in the 1991 Gulf War. It has received multiple improvements since its inception, including the ability to fire guided missiles.

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General Characteristics

The M270 MLRS is a heavy, armored, self-propelled artillery rocket system used by the US Army and NATO allies. It is designed to deliver a large volume of firepower quickly against critical targets at long ranges, often referred to as a “shoot-and-scoot” platform for survivability.

Property	Value (M270 Base Model)
Rolle	Artillery Rocket System / Deep-Strike Weapon
Hersteller	Lockheed Martin, Diehl BGT Defence (Consortium)
Entered Service	1983
Crew	3 (Driver, Gunner, Section Chief)
Weight (Combat Loaded)	~25,000 kg (~55,000 lb)
Länge	6.97 m (22 ft 6 in)
Chassis Base	Stretched M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle chassis

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine (M270): Cummins VTA-903 diesel engine.
Power Output: 373 kW (500 hp). (Upgraded M270A1/A2 models use a 600 hp engine).
Suspension: Tracked, using the Horizontal Volute Spring Suspension (HVSS) system.
Maximum Speed: 64 km/h (40 mph) on roads.
Operational Range: Approximately 483 km (300 miles).
Features: Armor protection against small arms fire and shell fragments, and an NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection system.

Armament and Performance

Launch Capacity: Carries two interchangeable Launch Pod Containers (LPCs).
Munitions Load:
- 12 rockets (two pods of six rockets each), OR
- 2 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missiles (one missile per pod), OR
- 4 Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) (two missiles per pod on upgraded A2 models).
Rate of Fire: 12 rockets can be fired in under 60 seconds.
Maximum Range (Munition Dependent):
- Standard MLRS Rockets: ~32 km.
- Guided MLRS (GMLRS) Rockets: Up to 92 km (57 mi).
- Extended Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS): Up to 150 km.
- ATACMS Missiles: Up to 300 km (depending on variant).
- PrSM Missiles: Expected range beyond 400 km.
M270A1/A2 Upgrades: These modernizations include an Improved Fire Control System (IFCS) and new mechanical launch systems for faster firing/reloading, a new engine, and improved armored cabs.