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M1985 / M1991 240 mm multiple rocket launcher family

The M1985 and M1991 are North Korean 240 mm multiple launch rocket systems built for road-mobile saturation fire. CSIS describes the family as operational, solid-fueled, and capable of 40-60 km range, with North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar among the known operators.

Profile

Origin
North Korea
Built by
North Korean defense industry
Type
240 mm multiple launch rocket system family
Service note
1985-present
Designer
North Korean state design authority
Designed
Early 1980s
Produced
1985-present
Number built
About 200 launchers total
Variants
M1985, M1991

Also Known As

  • M1985
  • M-1985
  • M1991
  • M-1991
  • 240 mm MLRS

Specifications

Caliber
240 mm
Launcher configuration
M1985 with 12 tubes; M1991 with 22 tubes
Mobility
Truck-mounted on a 6x6 chassis and described by CSIS as road-mobile
Range
About 40-60 km depending on munition
Propulsion
Single-stage solid fuel
Munitions
Unguided rockets

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service
In service since 1985; CSIS describes the family as operational.
Used by
Korean People's Army, Iranian Armed Forces, Myanmar Armed Forces

Family Snapshot

AttributeValueSource
Class240 mm multiple launch rocket system familyM1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
BasingRoad-mobileM1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
PropulsionSingle-stage, solid fuelM1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
Range40-60 kmM1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
Launch weight85 kgM1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS

M1985 / M1991 240 mm multiple rocket launcher family Images

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