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VERTICAL LAUNCHING SYSTEM (VLS)MK 41MISSILE CANISTERS

Land & Armaments

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Vertical Launching System (VLS)

Mk 41Missile Canisters

Vertical Launching System (VLS) Mk 41

missile canisters provide a sealed storage,

transportation, and launch container for

the wide range of system-compatible

weapons. The VLS Mk 41 canister envelope

is common to system launcher module

standards, while internal mechanical

and electrical components are tailored

to specific weapon shape and interfacerequirements.

BAE Systems is the U.S. Navys exclusive

design agent and worldwide supplier of

VLS Mk 41 canisters. Since establishing

canister and launcher module configuration

nearly 25 years ago, BAE Systems

innovations to canister design and

integration continue to expand VLS Mk 41

multi-mission capabilities.

Systems EngineeringBAE Systems applies

leading-edge modeling tools to optimize

canister performance relative to shock,

vibration, gas management, environmental,

safety, reliability, and weapon density

requirements.

Volume ManufacturingTo ensure

high-quality and cost-effective fabrication,

BAE Systems operates a dedicated VLS

Mk 41 canister production facility inAberdeen, South Dakota.

Worldwide Logistic SupportBAE Systems

Integrated Logistics Support Team supplies

the services required throughout the

entire life-cycle for reliable, maintainable

canisters. Logistic services include service

life documentation, damage assessment,

and complete refurbishment for serviceable

used VLS Mk 41 canisters.

BAE Systems, Inc.

Land & Armaments

www.baesystems.com

For more information contact

Land.Armaments@baesystems.com

Specifications

Canister Mission

Mk 13 Area defense

Mk 14 Strike

Mk 15 Anti-submarine

Mk 21 Ballistic/theater/area defense

Mk 22 Ship self-defense

Mk 25 Quad Pack Ship self-defense

Disclaimer and copyright

This document gives only a general description of productsand services and except where expressly providedotherwise shall not form part of any contract. From time totime, changes may be made in the products or conditionsof supply.

2011 BAE SYSTEMS. All rights reserved.

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited,BAE Systems Communication Department, 2011

BAE SYSTEMS is a registered trade mark of BAE Systems plc.

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Vertical Launching System (VLS) Mk 41 Missile Canisters

Mk 13 STANDARD Missile-2 Block II, III, IIIA, IIIB

Tactical Canister 228.00 in Strike Canister 264.00 in

25.12 in

25.12 in

Mk 14 TOMAHAWK

Mk 15 V er tic al Launch Anti-Submarine Rocket Mk 21 S TANDARD Missi le 2, 3, and 6

Mk 22 NATO SeaSparrow Mk 25 Evolved SeaSparrow Missile (four per canister)