MEADS International has tested a prototype launcher for the medium extended air-defence system. The launcher is designed to rapidly initialise, self-load and vertically launch up to 12 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles and roll-on/roll-off C-130-sized transport. The tests included up- and off-loading missile canisters, which were elevated to the launch angle with emplacement of stabilisers.
Source: Flight International