Multiple Launch Rocket System

A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a form of rocket artillery system which includes a reusable launcher.

Related Topics:
Rocket - Artillery

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Several systems that fit this description have been used by various armies. Some are given this name explicitly.

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The most famous system is the Katyusha rocket launcher used by the Soviet Union during World War II and by its allies during the Cold War. This was a simple system with low accuracy in which the launchers were mounted on the back of a truck. Modern systems are often mounted on armoured, tracked vehicles, have a range of tens of kilometers, and may be guided for accuracy.

Related Topics:
Katyusha - Soviet Union - World War II - Cold War

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The U.S. Army's M270 MLRS is widely considered to be the most advanced system, and is also in service with several other nations.

Related Topics:
U.S. Army - M270 MLRS

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