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English: M270 MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) vehicles at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.

The 227mm American designed Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a self-propelled artillery rocket system with a range in excess of 30 km. MLRS is self-loaded with two rocket pods, each containing six rockets. Loading is power assisted and a single round 'fire for effect' of 12 rockets delivers 7,728 bomblets or 336 anti-tank mines. Operated from hides, usually as a battery of nine launchers, MLRS avoids counter attack by 'shooting and scooting' - moving fast and frequently between fire-missions.

  • Organization: Army
  • Object Name: e076d152
  • Category: MOD
  • Supplemental Categories: Equipment, Weapons, Missiles, GMLRS, Operations, Theatres, Afghanistan
  • Keywords: Afghanistan, Camp Bastion, MLRS, Multiple Launch Rocket System, M270, Weaponry, Army, Operation, Op, Campaign, Herrick, Helmand, Equipment, Weapon, Missile, Multi Launch Rocket System
  • Country: Afghanistan
Date Taken on 31 May 2008, 14:16:38
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Author Cpl Ian Houlding
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(Reusing this file)		 Images are downloadable at high resolution, made available at http://www.defenceimagery.mod.uk for reuse under the OGL (Open Government License).

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