Mark 41 Vertical Launching System

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The Mark 41 vertical launching system is a shipborne missile canister launching system which provides a rapid-fire launch capability against hostile threats. The vertical launching system (VLS) concept was derived from work on the Aegis Combat System.

NormandyVLSNormandyVLS
USN Tactical Tomahawk launchUSN Tactical Tomahawk launch
VLAlaunchVLAlaunch
VLSFarrgutVLSFarrgut
SM-3 launchSM-3 launch
The guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrives at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Dec. 8, 2013, for a scheduled port visit 131208-N-QL471-085The guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrives at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Dec. 8, 2013, for a scheduled port visit 131208-N-QL471-085
VHLSVHLS
VHLS2VHLS2
Open VLS hatches on USS Hue City (CG-66)Open VLS hatches on USS Hue City (CG-66)
MK 41 VLS DiagramMK 41 VLS Diagram
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    commonsimageNormandyVLS Commons
    commonsimageUSN Tactical Tomahawk launch Commons
    commonsimageVLAlaunch Commons
    commonsimageVLSFarrgut Commons
    commonsimageSM-3 launch Commons
    commonsimageThe guided missile cruiser USS Monterey (CG 61) arrives at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece, Dec. 8, 2013, for a scheduled port visit 131208-N-QL471-085 Commons
    commonsimageVHLS Commons
    commonsimageVHLS2 Commons
    commonsimageOpen VLS hatches on USS Hue City (CG-66) Commons
    commonsimageMK 41 VLS Diagram Commons