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.

M1985 / M1991 240 mm multiple rocket launcher family, 240 mm multiple launch rocket system family, Artillery

Image source: File: M-1985 MLRS.jpg

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

rocket artillery unguided wheeled

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

Attribute	Value	Source
Class	240 mm multiple launch rocket system family	M1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
Basing	Road-mobile	M1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
Propulsion	Single-stage, solid fuel	M1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
Range	40-60 km	M1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS
Launch weight	85 kg	M1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSIS

M1985 / M1991 240 mm multiple rocket launcher family Images

M1985 / M1991 240 mm multiple rocket launcher family, 240 mm multiple launch rocket system family, Artillery - view 1 — Source: File: 240MM rocket launcher M-1991.jpg

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Sources

M1985/M1991 - Missile Threat - CSISPublisher: Center for Strategic and International Studies | Note: Supports the family's North Korean origin, 240 mm MLRS class, road-mobile basing, solid-fuel propulsion, 40-60 km range, launch tube counts, operational status, service period, and known operators. | Accessed: 2026-06-26 File: 240MM rocket launcher M-1991.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and public-domain licensing context for the M1991 launcher image. | Accessed: 2026-06-26 File: M-1985 MLRS.jpgPublisher: Wikimedia Commons | Note: Supports image provenance and public-domain licensing context for the M-1985 launcher image. | Accessed: 2026-06-26