According to information published on the “InfoDefensa” website, the Army of Chile has designed and developed a new 122mm MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) based on a Leopard 1V Main Battle Tank (MBT) tracked chassis.
The new Chilean MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) is based on the Leopard 1V Main Battle Tank (MBT). A total of 200 used Leopard 1-V MBTs armed with a 105 mm L7 rifled tank gun were ordered by Chile from the Netherlands in 1998 and in January 1999 the Chilean Army took delivery of the first batch of 14 Leopard 1-V MBTs. According to the Military Balance 2020, Chile has a total of 246 MBTs including 115 Leopard 1V and 131 Leopard 2A4.
The design and development process of the Leopard 1V MLRS was fully undergone in Chile with the collaboration of the Chilean army between August and October 2021. In December 10, 2021, the Chilean state-owned firearms manufacturer FAMAE has released a video showing the test-fire of the Leopard 1V MLRS.
The 122mm rocket used with Leopard 1V MLRS has a minimum range of 21 km and a maximum firing range of 40 km. The rocket has an approximate weight of 65.9 kg. The launching station is equipped with the Nekulpan fire control system which is also used with the Israeli-made LAR 160 light artillery rocket.