The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is an artillery rocket system made by the Lockheed Martin defense system company, U.S.A. M240 began to be produced in 1980 s.d. 2003.
This system is a multi-barreled rocket launcher system based on the Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) platform.
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The dimensions of the M270 is 6.97 meters long and 2.97 meters wide. The combat weight of this MLRS is 25.2 tons, while its empty weight is 20.2 tons.
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The M270 use an 8-cylinder Cummins VTA-803 engine which capable of producing 500 horsepower (Hp). This machine is famous for being stubborn, suitable for all terrain and economical. Tank capacity of M270 is 617 liters. Maximum speed of 64 kph.
The main weapon of the M270 is a 12-tube caliber 227 mm MFOM rocket system. It was recorded that the M270 was Battle Proven in the Iraq, Afghanistan and Russia vs Ukraine wars. To operate the M270, 3 crews were needed who served as commanders, drivers and MLRS operators. Another country that operate M270 such as Egypt, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Bahrain, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, England, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, and Ukraine.
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