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
TypeRocket artillery
Place of originIsrael
Production history
DesignerIsrael Military Industries
ManufacturerIsrael Military Industries
Specifications
Caliber122 mm
160 mm
306 mm
370 mm
330 mm (Delilah missile)
Maximum firing range250-300 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]

See also

References

  1. "Lynx : Autonomous multi-purpose multiple rocket launcher" (PDF). Imisystems.com. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  2. "Elbit Systems PULS (Precise & Universal Launching System)". Military Leak. Retrieved 16 November 2020.


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