The Typhon Medium Range Capability (MRC) is a US Army transporter erector launcher for Standard SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles.[1][2] It was originally developed as the Strategic Mid-range Fires System (SMRF), formerly known as the Midrange Capabilities System (SMC).
| Typhon Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Typ | Transporter erector launcher |
| Place of origin | Vereinigte Staaten |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023–present |
| Used by | US Army |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | HEMTT |
Mk 70 Mod 1 Payload Delivery System
The Lockheed Martin Mk 70 Mod 1 is a containerised system containing four strike-length cells from the Mk 41 vertical launch system mounted in the footprint of a 40-foot ISO container. In addition to the Typhon system, the Mk 70 Mod 1 has been tested aboard ship on USS Savannah (LCS-28).[3]
References
- ^ Roque, Ashley (2023-11-18). "Army's new Typhon strike weapon headed to Indo-Pacific in 2024". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "Army successfully fires Tomahawk missiles from MRC system". www.army.mil. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
- ^ "USS Savannah's live-fire test SM-6 missile via MK 70 MOD 1 payload delivery system". Navy Naval News Navy Recognition. 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-04-17.