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K239 Chunmoo vs M270 MLRS

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Specifications
K239 Chunmoo M270 MLRS
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple launch rocket system Multiple Rocket Launcher System
Manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace Lockheed Martin Vought Systems
Number produced -- units 1,450 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $2.3 million
Combat weight 31.0 tons 25.2 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 450 km 483 km
Length 9.00 m 6.55 m
Width 2.90 m 3.60 m
Height 3.30 m -- m
Crew 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
K239 Chunmoo M270 MLRS
Main armament K33 131 mm unguided rockets 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette
Secondary weapon KM26A2 230 mm rockets --
Engine HD Hyundai Infracore DV11K 6-cylinder diesel, 450 hp Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The K239 Chunmoo and the M270 MLRS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace and Lockheed Martin Vought Systems respectively.

The K239 Chunmoo weighs 31.0 tons vs 25.2 tons for the M270 MLRS. Top speed is 80 km/h for the K239 Chunmoo vs 72 km/h for the M270 MLRS. Operational range is 450 km for the K239 Chunmoo vs 483 km for the M270 MLRS. The K239 Chunmoo is armed with a K33 131 mm unguided rockets, while the M270 MLRS carries a 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette.

Unit cost is $2.94M for the K239 Chunmoo vs $2.3M for the M270 MLRS. The M270 MLRS entered service 32 years before the K239 Chunmoo (1983 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K239 Chunmoo or M270 MLRS?
The K239 Chunmoo is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the M270 MLRS's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K239 Chunmoo or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the K239 Chunmoo or M270 MLRS?
The K239 Chunmoo is heavier at 31.0 tons combat weight compared to the M270 MLRS's 25.2 tons.
Which is larger, the K239 Chunmoo or M270 MLRS?
The K239 Chunmoo is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M270 MLRS's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the K239 Chunmoo and M270 MLRS require?
The K239 Chunmoo requires a larger crew of 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle) compared to the M270 MLRS's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K239 Chunmoo or M270 MLRS?
The K239 Chunmoo is more expensive at approximately $2.9 million per unit compared to the M270 MLRS at $2.3 million.
What are the main armaments of the K239 Chunmoo and M270 MLRS?
The K239 Chunmoo is armed with K33 131 mm unguided rockets while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.