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M270 MLRS and Type 63

M270 MLRS Type 63
Name: M270 MLRS Type 63
Origin: USA China
Produced: 1980–2003 1963
Unit cost: 2.3 million $ -
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Specifications

Firing range: 32 km - 120 km (ATACMS: 165 or 300 km) 8.05 km
Caliber: 227 mm 130 mm
Barrels: 12 12
Engine: Cummins Diesel 500 hp (368 kW) -
Speed: 64.3 km/h (40 mph) -
Weight: 24.95 t 602 kg
Crew: 3 5

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Dimensions

Length: 6.85 m 2.90 m
Width: 2.97 m 1.65 m
Height: 2.59 m 0.91 m

Images

M270 MLRS
M270 MLRS
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Type 63
Type 63
Author: "H12 Type 63 multiple rocket launcher" by Bình Giang - Own work. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H12_Type_63_multiple_rocket_launcher.JPG#/media/File:H12_Type_63_multiple_rocket_launcher.JPG License