Ukraine received first long-hand MLRS M270
Ukraine received the first American M270 long-range rocket launchers.
It was announced by the Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov.
"Long-hand family of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been enlarged: the first MLRS M270 have arrived! They will be good company for HIMARS on the battlefield. Thank you to our partners. No mercy for the enemy," he noted.
Long Hand Family of #UAarmy has been enlarged: the first MLRS M270 have arrived!
They will be good company for #HIMARS on the battlefield.
Thank you to our partners .
No mercy for the enemy.*Photo by @SkyNews pic.twitter.com/F8rJ7LNPEX
— Oleksii Reznikov (@oleksiireznikov) July 15, 2022
What is known about the M270
M270 universal launchers are used as MLRS and for launching tactical missiles.
The minimum firing range is 2,000 meters, and the maximum is from 40,000 to 80,000 meters, depending on the type of projectile.
ATACMS tactical missiles can strike at a distance of up to 220 kilometers.
The M270 is used to destroy closed fire positions, lightly armored targets, and command posts.
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