The Typhon is a land-based adaptation of the Mk.41 Vertical Launch System (VLS), which is fairly standard on U.S Naval vessels. Much like its maritime counterpart, the Typhon features vertical firing tubes for launching Tomahawk cruise missiles or the versatile Standard Missile-6 (SM-6). Each Typhon battery includes four containerized launchers, each containing four strike-length VLS cells, a mobile command post, and auxiliary vehicles like reloaders and towed power generators, resembling a typical Patriot or Iron Dome battery.
Armed with the Tomahawk missile, Typhon, enhances both the Army’s ground combat and anti-ship capabilities at distances of up to 1,000 miles.
The Typhon can be likened to the well-known HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System), which has seen extensive use in Ukraine. However, there are distinct differences between the two systems. While both are precision missile launch systems, Typhon boasts a significantly longer range and a broader array of targeting options, thanks to its more diverse arsenal compared to HIMARS’ reliance on the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) family of rockets.
