The Army tactical missile system (ATACMS) provides artillery units with a long-range
capability for destroying high-priority targets. It can operate in all climate
and light conditions while remaining beyond the range of most conventional weapons.
The system uses the launcher originally designed for the MLRS. The launcher
holds two modified canisters, each with one missile. The exterior of ATACMS
and MLRS launchers appear similar; however, ATACMS missiles are much larger
and have a much greater range than MLRS artillery rockets.
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