| M270 MLRS | |
| Type | Multiple rocket launcher |
|---|---|
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Service history | |
| In service | Since March 31, 1983 |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Vought Corporation |
| Designed | 1977 |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin, Diehl BGT Defence |
| Produced | 1980–2003 |
| Variants | M270A1 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 55,000 lb (24,950 kg) |
| Length | 22 ft 6 in (6.85 m) |
| Width | 9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
| Height | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) |
| Crew | 3 |
| Rate of fire | Rockets: 12 rounds in < 40 sec
Missiles: 2 rounds in 10 sec
|
| Main armament | M269 Launcher Loader Module |
| Engine | Cummins Diesel 500 hp |
| Operational range | 400 miles (640 km) |
| Speed | 40 mph (64.3 km/h) |
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