Friday, March 19, 2010

M26

M26A1

IOC: 1998

Also Known As
M26A2

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin

Applications
M142 HIMARS
M270 MLRS
M270A1 MLRS
RM-70

Family Members
M26

Description: The M26 rockets are spin-stabilized unguided projectiles. They are powered by a solid fuel rocket motor. Once fired, the M26 rocket follows a ballistic trajectory. The M26 rockets are stored in individual tubes which provide storage and act as the launch ramp. The 2 launch containers employed by the M270 MLRS rocket artillery system consist of 12 (2x6) M26 rockets inside their associated tubes.

The M26 rocket is the main ammunition of the M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System). Both were combat proven successfully in 1991, during the operation Desert Storm. The M28 is a training rocket designed to simulate the M26 rocket firing. The M26 rocket has been fielded in 14 countries around the world.

The M26A1/A2 are extended range derivatives of the M26 rocket. The A1/A2 models are equipped with 518 M77 DPICM submunitions and a longer rocket motor. The modified A1/A2 rockets can hit targets at maximum ranges of 45 kilometers. The A1 and A2 models are provided with different reliability M77 submunitions. M26A2 carries M101 grenades.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 227 mm, Length 4 m

Weights: Max Weight 302 kg (666 lb)

Performance: Max Range 45,000 m (147,638 ft)

News
FMS: Greece Wants M26A2 Artillery Rockets

HIMARS Rocket Launcher Fielded

Operators

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Denmark

France / Inactive - No Longer Operational

In May 2008, the French MoD announced its intention to scrap M26 rocket cluster munitions

Germany

Greece

Italy

United Kingdom / Inactive - No Longer Operational

In March 2007, the UK MoD announced its intention to scrap all dummy cluster munitions in the armed forces inventory including RBL 755 aerial dispenser and M26 rocket

United States of America

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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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