An important principle of MLRS is “Fire and move.” The launch of 12 MLRS missiles took less than 60 seconds.
The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), formerly known as the General Support Rocket System (GSRS), is designed to supplement cannon weapons available to U.S. Army division and corps commanders for the delivery of a large volume of firepower in a very short time against critical, time-sensitive targets. Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin, Diehl BGT Defence Weight: 55,000 lb Length: 22 ft 6 in Width: 9 ft 9 in Height: 8 ft 6 in Crew: 3 Rate of fire: (rockets) 12 rounds in 40 sec; ( missiles ) 2 rounds in 10 sec Max Range: 40 miles Armament: M269 Launcher Loader Module Engine: Cummins Diesel Operational Range: 400 miles Speed: 40 mph The Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), formerly known as the General Support Rocket System (GSRS), is designed to supplement cannon weapons available to U.S. Army division and corps commanders for the delivery of a large volume of firepower in a very short time against critical, time-sensitive targets. M270 Multip...