LYNX (MRL)
LYNX is a multiple rocket launcher developed and manufactured by Israel Military Industries (IMI) and used by Israel Defense Forces and other countries.[1]
| Lynx | |
|---|---|
 LYNX firing ACCULAR rockets | |
| Type | Rocket artillery |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Israel Military Industries |
| Manufacturer | Israel Military Industries |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 122 mm 160 mm 306 mm 370 mm 330 mm (Delilah missile) |
| Maximum firing range | 250-300 km |
Guidance system | GPS |
It can be configured to carry a variety of rockets in two sealed pod containers: 40 (2 pods x 20 rockets each) 122mm Grad rockets; or 26 (2x13) 160mm LAR-160 or ACCULAR rockets; or eight (2x4) 306mm EXTRA rockets; or four (2x2) Predator Hawk tactical ballistic missiles;[1] or two (2x1) Delilah missiles.
After the acquisition of Israel Military Industries by Elbit Systems in 2018, an upgraded and modernized version of the LYNX was developed, called the PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System).[2]
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References
- "Lynx : Autonomous multi-purpose multiple rocket launcher" (PDF). Imisystems.com. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
- "Elbit Systems PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System)". Military Leak. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
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