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M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System - Definition and Overview

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The M270 MLRS conducts a rocket launch.
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The M270 MLRS conducts a rocket launch.

The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (or M270 MLRS) is the United States Army's rocket artillery system. It is capable of firing guided and unguided projectiles to a distance of up to 40 miles. Firing the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) it is capable of reaching out to 300 kilometers.

The M270 is in service with the United States, the British Army, Bahrain, Denmark, France, the Bundeswehr, Greece, Israel, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, and Turkey.

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