Mk 72 VLS
The Falltech Mk 72 VLS is a large, highly versatile Vertical Launch System designed and built in the Freethinker Commonwealth by Falltech, and placed on almost every major warship class built by the FDI Group for the Freethinker Royal Navy. Given the widespread sale of Freethinker warship designs and the versatility of the basic system, the Mk 72 VLS is found as a staple system in over two dozen navies around the world.
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Program
The Mk 72 began life as the Heavy Capacity Surface Warfare Launcher, a large, bulky box launcher for the large GS-43 Serpent LAM and GS-44 Sea Serpent ASM then under development.
Mod 0
Mod 1
Mod 2
Currently under basic testing and prototype trials, the latest version of the venerable Mk 72 is being heavily reconstructed with materials benefitting from recent advances in lightweight, super-strong alloys. The major aim of the project is to both reduce weight and improve protection and safety by employing new carbon alloys in large parts of the unit's construction in order to achieve both goals successfully.
Current Versions
The current standard for new build systems in FDI (Group) warships and defensive structures is the Mod 1.1.3.
Strategic Length
Tactical Length
Submarine Launch System
Future Development
| GWLS.35 | GWLS.58 | GWLS.60 | Mark 72 VLS | Mark 136 VLS | VERSYL |
