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M270 MLRS

IOC: 1989

M270A1 MLRS

IOC: 2000

Also Known As
M270B1 (improved version)

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin

Family Members
M270 MLRS

Guided Missiles:
ATACMS Block I (2)
ATACMS Block IA (2)
ATACMS Block IA Unitary (2)
ATACMS Block II (2)
ATACMS-P (2)

Munitions:
AT2 Scatmin (12)
M26 (12)
M26A1 (12)
M30 GMLRS (12)
M31 GUMLRS (12)

Description: The M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) is a highly mobile advanced artillery system providing strike capability against air defense systems, enemy artillery, armored formations and other high value targets deep inside enemy territory. Currently he M270 can fire both rockets and missiles, but in the future would be possible the addition of smart weapons to that list.

The M270 is a derivative of the proven M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The M270 retains the chassis of the M2. The crew of 3 can fire 12 rockets or 2 ATACMS from inside the cabin. The M270 is autonomous, containing all equipment necessary to load, aim and fire the rockets or missiles.

During the operation Desert Storm in 1991 the US and UK M270 artillery systems fired successfully about 10,000 M26 rockets and 32 ATACMS missile. Lessons learned from operational deployment led to develop an extended range of the M26 rocket known as M26A1/A2. The US Army also ordered the development of an improved mechanical launcher and fire control system.

To date, more than 1,000 M270 MLRS systems have been produced for 15 countries worldwide.

The M270A1 artillery system incorporates improved fire control system and launcher mechanical system. M270A1 launchers feature improved survivability, reduced operation costs and embeded GPS/INS navigation system. The US Army plans converting the existing M270 fleet to A1 standard beginning in 2002.

Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3

Number of Weapons: 12

Dimensions: Height 2.6 m, Length 6.9 m, Width 3.0 m

Weights: Max Weight 24,950 kg (55,004 lb), Min Weight 19,573 kg (43,150 lb)

Performance: Cruise Speed 11 mps (22 kt), Max Range 483 km (261 nm), Top Speed 18 mps (35 kt)

Power: Power 500 shp

M270A1 MLRS - Contracts, Orders & Sales

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Wednesday, June 06, 2007 UK MoD three contracts worth £250 million awarded to Lockheed Martin for 12 M270B1 launcher upgrade kits, GMLRS and GUMLRS artillery rockets. The contracts also included upgrade kits, spares and logistics support. This deal was made public on June 6, 2007.
Items: 12

M270A1 MLRS; items: 31; transferred from United States of America to South Korea between 2002 and 2004
Items: 31

Delivery	Items
2004	7
2003	20
2002	4

News
US Army's ATACMS Missile Successfully Tested on British Army M270B1 Launcher

GUMLRS Program Receives Certification and First US Army Production Order

UK MoD Places Three Contracts for M270B1 Launchers, GMLRS and GUMLRS Rockets

Urban GUMLRS Tested Successfully

GMLRS Unitary Rocket Phase I Tests Completed

British Army First International Customer for the GMLRS

ATACMS Penetrator Completes Final Flight Test

HIMARS Rocket Launcher Fielded

HIMARS Fitted with Networked Launcher Fires ATACMS

ATACMS Block IA Unitary Completes First Guidance Upgrade Testing

Operators

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Norway

South Korea

United Kingdom / 12

Upgraded M270s to the M270B1 standard (12 units)

United States of America / 225

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, August 01, 2010

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