The Guided Missile Launching System (GMLS) is a device for launching

guided missile A missile is an airborne ranged weapon capable of Propulsion, self-propelled flight aided usually by a propellant, jet engine or rocket motor. Historically, 'missile' referred to any projectile that is thrown, shot or propelled towards a targ ...

s, and is found on many

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ships. This list includes all launchers that are part of the designation series. Included on this list are missile launchers that have not been adopted for service in the United States Navy.

Launchers by designation

References

Federation of American Scientists - US Navy Shipboard Combat Systems
{{DEFAULTSORT:United States Navy Guided Missile Launching Systems Ship-based missile launchers Naval guided missile launch systems of the United States

Guided missile A missile is an airborne ranged weapon capable of Propulsion, self-propelled flight aided usually by a propellant, jet engine or rocket motor. Historically, 'missile' referred to any projectile that is thrown, shot or propelled towards a targ ...