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Lightweight Mobile Artillery System (Rocket)

Country of Origin: Britain

The Lightweight Mobile Artillery System (LIMAWS(R)) was a high mobility, lightweight launcher for firing Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS ) ammunition. While it was largely a British program, Italy and the U.S. contributed to its development as well. The system had a loader launcher mechanism (LLM) and a prime mover vehicle (PMV). The PMV is a lightweight Supacat 6 x 4 chassis and a cab that accommodates a crew of three. The cab is ergonomically designed and...

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