Multiple Rocket Launcher
Multiple Rocket Launcher
The Multiple Rocket Launcher is one of the most powerful long-range fire-support systems available to ground forces. It combines heavy soft and armored-target damage with excellent stand-off range, allowing enemy stacks to be weakened before direct engagement begins. This dossier compares Eastern, Western and European Level 1–5 progression, research timing, production requirements and battlefield performance.
Doctrine Signature // Vehicle Progression
Eastern Doctrine
BM-21 Grad → BM-30 Smerch → 9A52-4 Tornado. The supplied data shows the same core combat progression, range milestones and final Level 5 values as the other doctrines.
Western Doctrine
M270 MLRS → M270A1 MLRS → M142 HIMARS. HIMARS is the Western final-stage platform, but the supplied screenshots do not show higher final combat values than the equivalent Eastern or European Level 5 systems.
European Doctrine
Teruel → M270 B1 → LRSVM Morava. The European line reaches the same displayed Level 5 damage, HP and range as the Eastern and Western lines.
⚠ Intelligence Note // Do Not Judge By Vehicle Name
The supplied Level 5 screenshots show the same headline combat values for 9A52-4 Tornado, M142 HIMARS and LRSVM Morava: 6.5 / 6.5 primary ground damage, 100 attack range and 20 normal-land HP. WW3Planner therefore does not declare a doctrine winner simply because one platform has a more famous real-world name.
Research Availability // Doctrine Timing
| Doctrine | L1 | L2 | L3 | L4 | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Day 5 | Day 9 | Day 13 | Day 17 | Day 27 |
| Western | Day 5 | Day 9 | Day 13 | Day 17 | Day 27 |
| European | Day 5 | Day 9 | Day 13 | Day 17 | Day 27 |
Power Spike Intelligence // When The Unit Changes
Level 2 // Range Expansion
The first major upgrade increases bombardment range from 75 to 85 while ground attack rises from 4.0 to 4.5.
Level 4 // Major Breakpoint
Level 4 is the critical MRL power spike. Range reaches 100, primary ground damage rises to 6.0 and normal-land HP increases from 15 to 18.
Level 5 // Final Firepower
The final supplied level reaches 6.5 against both primary ground target classes, 20 normal-land HP and retains the 100 range envelope.
Eastern Doctrine // Level 1–5
| Lvl | Platform | Ground ATK 1 | Ground ATK 2 | DEF 1 | DEF 2 | Additional ATK | Building | Population | HP | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BM-21 Grad | 4 | 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 75 |
| 2 | BM-21 Grad | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | BM-21 Grad | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | BM-30 Smerch | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4.5 | 18 | 100 |
| 5 | 9A52-4 Tornado | 6.5 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 20 | 100 |
Western Doctrine // Level 1–5
| Lvl | Platform | Ground ATK 1 | Ground ATK 2 | DEF 1 | DEF 2 | Additional ATK | Building | Population | HP | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M270 MLRS | 4 | 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 75 |
| 2 | M270 MLRS | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | M270 MLRS | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | M270A1 MLRS | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4.5 | 18 | 100 |
| 5 | M142 HIMARS | 6.5 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 20 | 100 |
European Doctrine // Level 1–5
| Lvl | Platform | Ground ATK 1 | Ground ATK 2 | DEF 1 | DEF 2 | Additional ATK | Building | Population | HP | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teruel | 4 | 4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 75 |
| 2 | Teruel | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | Teruel | 5 | 5 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | M270 B1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4.5 | 18 | 100 |
| 5 | LRSVM Morava | 6.5 | 6.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 5.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 20 | 100 |
Production Intelligence // Cost, Upkeep & Mobilization
| Level | Mobilization Cost L→R | Mobilization Time | Daily Upkeep L→R |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | 1,500 / 500 / 800 / 1,750 | 24h | 90 / 30 / 30 / 125 |
| L2 | 1,500 / 500 / 800 / 1,750 | 25h | 95 / 40 / 40 / 135 |
| L3 | 1,500 / 500 / 800 / 1,750 | 26h | 100 / 50 / 50 / 150 |
| L4 | 1,750 / 675 / 1,000 / 2,500 | 28h | 110 / 60 / 65 / 160 |
| L5 | 2,250 / 800 / 1,200 / 3,000 | 30h | 120 / 70 / 80 / 170 |
Terrain Intelligence // Combat Modifiers
Terrain T2
Attack +25%. This is the positive attack modifier visible in the supplied terrain data.
Terrain T3
Attack -25%. MRL effectiveness is reduced in this terrain.
Terrain T6
Attack -25% · Defense -25%. This terrain applies the strongest combined combat penalty shown in the supplied screenshots.
Mobility Intelligence // Terrain Speed
| Tier | T1 | T2 | T3 | T4 | T5 | T6 | T7 | T8 | T9 | T10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | 1 | 0.33 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.33 | 0.5 | 1 | 2.51 | 1.3 |
| Mid | 1.1 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 1.1 | 2.51 | 1.3 |
| Late | 1.3 | 0.43 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.43 | 0.65 | 1.3 | 2.51 | 1.3 |
Doctrine Verdict // Which MRL Is Best?
The supplied screenshots show identical primary combat progression across Eastern, Western and European MRLs.
All three doctrines reach the same displayed maximum attack range at Level 4 and retain it at Level 5.
The supplied research trees show the same progression: Day 5, 9, 13, 17 and 27.
Based strictly on the supplied MRL data, no doctrine has a numerical advantage in the unit itself.
Strategic Verdict // Level 4 Is The Real Breakpoint
The most important MRL upgrade in the supplied data is Level 4 rather than Level 5. Level 4 increases attack range from 85 to 100, raises normal-land HP from 15 to 18 and increases primary ground damage from 5 to 6. Level 5 then improves damage to 6.5, HP to 20 and additional target damage while retaining the 100-range envelope. Eastern, Western and European variants show the same numerical progression in the supplied screenshots, meaning doctrine selection should not be presented as an MRL-stat advantage unless additional verified doctrine mechanics are supplied later. For the WW3Planner Battle Calculator, damage by target class, attack range, terrain, current HP, research availability and stack context must remain separate calculation fields.