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M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)
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Specifications
| First Produced/Service Dates: |
2005 |
| Manufactured by: |
Truck Chassis: Oshkosh Defense; Launcher System: Lockheed Martin Corporation |
| Crew: | 3 |
| Armament: | (6) MLRS Missiles or (1) ATACMS Missile |
| Miscellaneous Info: |
HIMARS was originally developed as a private venture by Lockheed Martin to replace the tracked M270/A1 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS). Based on the M1140 5 Ton Truck Chassis in the FMTV (Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle) series of US trucks, HIMARS is cheaper to produce/maintain and more deployable. Due to its flexiblity of use and firepower it is part of the Rapid Deployment Force. Fitted with both regular cab and armored configuration it can be used to launch any of the 227mm MLRS rocket munitions as well as the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) GPS guided ordnance. To view the specifications and references common to ALL variants, please refer to the FMTV Series Index linked above. |
| Data Sheet Available: |
None Available |
Photos
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Photos | Lockheed Martin Corporation |
| M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Photos | US Army |
| M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Photos | US Marine Corps |
| Unarmored M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Photos | Robert Skipper |
References Available
Online
| Reference | Source/Provider |
| HIMARS Information and Photos | Army Guide.com |
| HIMARS Information and Photos | Army Technology.com |
| HIMARS Information and Photos | Federation of American Scientists |
| HIMARS Information and Photos | Global Security.org |
| HIMARS Information and Photos | Lockheed-Martin Corporation |
| HIMARS Information and Photos | Military Today.com |
| HIMARS Information and Photos | US Marine Corps |
For More Information,
go to our FMTV
Truck Series Index
