M387 Tomahawk Launcher
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M387 Tomahawk Cruise Missile Launch System (TCMLS) | |
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300px M387 TCMLS | |
Type | Rocket artillery |
Place of origin | USA |
Service history | |
In service | Since March 31 1983 |
Production history | |
Designer | Vought Corporation |
Designed | 1977 |
Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin, Diehl BGT Defence |
Produced | 1980-2003 |
Variants | M-270A1 |
Specifications | |
Weight | 54,500 lbs |
Length | 22.4 ft |
Width | 9.8 ft |
Height | 8.5 ft |
Crew | 3 |
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Rate of fire | Rockets - 12 in < 60 sec
Missiles - 2 in 20 sec |
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Primary armament |
M269 Launcher Loader Module |
Engine | Cummins Diesel 400 hp |
Operational range |
300 miles |
Speed | 40 mph |
The M387 Tomahawk Launcher is a cruise missile launcher, a type of rocket artillery.
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