MilitaryMk 41 VLS
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Mk 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) is a shipborne missile canister launching system capable of storing and launching a variety of missiles. It is widely used by navies around the world to deploy surface-to-air missiles, anti-submarine missiles, and land-attack cruise missiles.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 1986 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 14.3 t |
History
Developed in the US in the 1980s, it has become a standard missile launcher on many modern warships worldwide.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | confirmed |
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