Light Artillery Rocket System Explained

Light Artillery Rocket System
Origin:West Germany
Type:Multiple rocket launcher
Is Ranged:yes
Is Explosive:yes
Is Artillery:yes
Is Vehicle:Aluminum
Service:1969–2000
Used By:West Germany
Greece
Portugal[1]
Production Date:1969
Variants:LARS II
Weight:15000kg (33,000lb)
Length:7.8m (25.6feet)
Width:2.5m (08.2feet)
Height:2.9m (09.5feet)
Crew:3
Cartridge:Length: 2.26m (07.41feet)
Weight: 35kg (77lb)
Caliber:110mm
Rate:36 rounds in 18 seconds
Velocity:640m/s
Max Range:14km (09miles)
Elevation:0° to 55°
Traverse:105°
Filling Weight:17.3kg (38.1lb)
Armour:Aluminum
Primary Armament:36 barrels
Secondary Armament:One roof mounted Rheinmetall MG 3
Engine:8-cylinder multi-fuel
Engine Power:178 HP at 2,300 rpm
Suspension:Wheeled 6x6 chassis
Vehicle Range:500km (300miles)
Speed:73.6km/h[2]

The Light Artillery Rocket System (or LARS) is a series of West German vehicle mounted multi-barrel rocket launchers designed for rapid concentration of fire on designated targets. The rockets are of 110 mm caliber. The usual mounting was a lightly armoured Magirus or MAN 6x6 truck.[3] 36 rockets were mounted in two clusters of 18. The weapon entered service in 1969 and was phased out by 1998 and replaced by the M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hogg, Ian. Twentieth-century artillery. 2000. Barnes & Noble Books. 310. 0760719942. New York. 44779672. registration.
  2. Book: Foss, Christopher. Jane's pocket book of towed artillery. 1977. Collier. 149. 0020806000. New York. 911907988.
  3. http://www.armyrecognition.com/german_army_germany_artillery_vehicle_system_fr/lars_sf_1_light_multiple_rocket_launcher_system_artillery_german_army_germany_technical_data_sheet.html Army recognition LARS 110 SF 1 Système lance roquette multiple sur camion
  4. http://www.janes.com/extracts/extract/jah/jah_1048.html 110 mm Light Artillery Rocket System (LARS) rockets – Jane's Ammunition Handbook