Typhon missile launcher

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Typhoon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system
TypeTransporter erector launcher
Place of originUnited States
Service history
In service2023–present
Used byUS Army
Specifications

EngineHEMTT

The Typhon Medium Range Capability (MRC) is a US Army transporter erector launcher for Standard SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles.[1][2]

Mk 70 Mod 1 Payload Delivery System[edit]

The Lockheed Martin Mk 70 Mod 1 is a containerised system containing four strike-length cells from the Mk 41 vertical launch system mounted in the footprint of a 40-foot ISO container. In addition to the Typhon system, the Mk 70 Mod 1 has been tested aboard ship on USS Savannah (LCS-28).[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Roque, Ashley (2023-11-18). "Army's new Typhon strike weapon headed to Indo-Pacific in 2024". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  2. ^ "Army successfully fires Tomahawk missiles from MRC system". www.army.mil. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
  3. ^ "USS Savannah's live-fire test SM-6 missile via MK 70 MOD 1 payload delivery system". Navy Naval News Navy Recognition. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-04-17.