MRL Launcher

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The MRL 7.5K launcher is a 11.3 m long single rail under slung beam launcher stored in a protective house with removable roof. For each countdown the roof is removed and the beam is elevated and turned to its launch position. During stand-by for launch, the vehicle is protected by means of a styrofoam tunnel and heated by oil burners. The launcher is remotely controlled and monitored from the launch console in the blockhouse.
Maximum vehicle elevation moment is 22,800 kpm.
Standard payload cabling is 8 cables each with 40wires 0.75 mm2 area, resistance 4 ohm, 3 cables each with 8 twisted pairs and 4 coaxial cables, 50 ohm. The cabling is terminated in the User’s blockhouse.
The following types of rockets have been launched from this launcher:
Orion, Nike-Orion, Taurus-Orion, Nike-Black Brant V, Terrier-Black Brant V.