vertical launching system

A vertical launching system (VLS) is an advanced system for holding and firing missiles on mobile naval platforms, such as surface ships and submarines. Each vertical launch system consists of a number of cells, which can hold one or more missiles ready for firing. Typically, each cell can hold a number of different types of missiles, allowing the ship flexibility to load the best set for any given mission. Further, when new missiles are developed, they are typically fitted to the existing vertical launch systems of that nation, allowing existing ships to use new types of missiles without expensive rework. When the command is given, the missile flies straight up far enough to clear the cell and the ship, then turns onto the desired course.

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VLS
rocket launcher, 

HMS Iron Duke, HMS Montrose, HMS Westminster, Korean, Los Angeles-class submarine, Mark 41 Vertical Launching System, MOB, rocket launcher, SM UC-58, Umkhonto, weapon functional class, 

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  Mark 41 Vertical Launching System ⓘ
  guided missile vertical launch system

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  Korean Vertical Launching System ⓘ
  south korean ship-based missile launcher

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Ракетные шахты

VHLS

VLS on board Oklahoma City (SSN-723)

USS Santa Fe (SSN-763)

VHLS2

USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635) missile hatches

An articulated hydraulically-operated crane is used to reload a Vertical Launch System (VLS) magazine. The crane, which can be used either dockside or at sea, loads the sealed missi - DPLA - a506a07a0bde500e28fe7fb4e6ec562f

CAPTOR mine being loaded aboard sub

USS Ohio (SSBN-726) hatches

USS Santa Fe (SSN-763) VLS doors open

Type	Subtype	Date	Description	Notes	Source
class	weapon		Mark 41 Vertical Launching System	vertical launching system	Wikidata
class	weapon	2003	Korean Vertical Launching System	vertical launching system	Wikidata
commons	image		Ракетные шахты		Commons
commons	image		VHLS		Commons
commons	image		VLS on board Oklahoma City (SSN-723)		Commons
commons	image		USS Santa Fe (SSN-763)		Commons
commons	image		VHLS2		Commons
commons	image		USS Sam Rayburn (SSBN-635) missile hatches		Commons
commons	image		An articulated hydraulically-operated crane is used to reload a Vertical Launch System (VLS) magazine. The crane, which can be used either dockside or at sea, loads the sealed missi - DPLA - a506a07a0bde500e28fe7fb4e6ec562f		Commons
commons	image		CAPTOR mine being loaded aboard sub		Commons
commons	image		USS Ohio (SSBN-726) hatches		Commons
commons	image		USS Santa Fe (SSN-763) VLS doors open		Commons