MK 41 VLS

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf vertical launching system
gptkbp:advantage hot and cold launch capability
modular design for flexibility
rapid, simultaneous missile launch capability
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:Standard_Missile
gptkb:Evolved_Sea_Sparrow_Missile
gptkb:ASROC_anti-submarine_rocket
Tomahawk cruise missile
gptkbp:cellConfiguration modular
gptkbp:cellCount 8 to 64 per module
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:enteredService 1986
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label MK 41 VLS
gptkbp:length Self-Defense, Tactical, Strike
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lockheed_Martin
gptkbp:notableFeature can launch multiple missile types from same cell
modular installation for different ship classes
supports quad-packing of smaller missiles
used in Aegis Combat System ships
gptkbp:notableShip gptkb:ship
gptkb:Arleigh_Burke-class_destroyer
gptkb:Type_26_frigate
gptkb:F100-class_frigate
gptkbp:platform surface ships
gptkbp:primaryUse missile launching system
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Sylver_VLS
gptkb:Mk_57_VLS
gptkb:Russian_UKSK_VLS
gptkbp:replacedBy arm launchers
gptkbp:status in service
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:Chilean_Navy
gptkb:Japan_Maritime_Self-Defense_Force
gptkb:Royal_Australian_Navy
gptkb:Danish_Navy
gptkb:German_Navy
gptkb:Greek_Navy
gptkb:Republic_of_Korea_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Netherlands_Navy
gptkb:Royal_New_Zealand_Navy
gptkb:Royal_Norwegian_Navy
gptkb:Spanish_Navy
gptkb:Turkish_Navy
Royal Thai Navy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ship
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4