UK sends M270 rocket launchers to Ukraine

Britain is to join the U.S. in supplying Ukraine with long-range rocket artillery, despite threats of retaliation from Russia


M270 MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM (M270 MLRS)
Lockheed Martin truck-based rocket launcher

Vehicle dimensions 
Length 6.85m 
Width 2.97m 
Height 2.59m 
Range 640km 
Speed 65kph

Three crew
Driver, gunner and section chief can fire rockets without leaving cab

Antenna
Loading boom
Turret assembly

Launch module
Twin pods carry six rockets each


M31A1 rocket: GPS-guided munition capable of hitting ground target with pinpoint accuracy at range of more than 70km

Guidance and control

Warhead: 90kg explosive warhead

Rocket motor
Spinning tail fins
Length: 3.94m
Weight: 302kg

Rockets can be fired individually or in ripples of 2-12 in less than 60 seconds


Sources: British Army, Army Recognition, Reuters, BBC 
Picture: U.S. Army 
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