High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) —
M142
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DESCRIPTION
The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a full-spectrum, combat-
proven, all-weather, 24/7, lethal and responsive, wheeled precision strike weapons
system. HIMARS is a C-130 air transportable wheeled launcher mounted on a 5-ton
Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles XM1140A1 truck chassis organic/assigned to Field
Artillery Brigades. The current HIMARS includes an increased crew protection armored
cab. HIMARS supports an expeditionary, lethal, survivable and tactically mobile force. It
will launch all Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Family of Munitions rockets and
missiles. The HIMARS carries one launch pod containing either six Guided MLRS
(GMLRS)/MLRS rockets or one Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile.
HIMARS is designed to support joint early and forced entry expeditionary operations
with high-volume destructive, suppressive and counter-battery fires. When firing
GMLRS-Unitary precision rockets, HIMARS can achieve ranges of 70-plus kilometers,
attacking the target with low-collateral damage, enabling danger-close fires (within 200
meters) in support of friendly troops in contact, as well as engaging high- valued point
targets in open, urban and complex environments. Development efforts include
establishing a Common Fire Control System between the HIMARS and MLRS
launchers. The Army fleet expansion effort plans to increase the HIMARS fleet.
BENEFIT TO THE SOLDIER
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The HIMARS launcher provides 24-hour, all-weather, lethal, close- and long-range
precision rocket and missile fire support for joint forces, early-entry expeditionary
forces, contingency forces and field artillery brigades supporting Brigade Combat
Teams. HIMARS is rapidly deployable by C-130, quickly enhancing combat
effectiveness.
SPECIFICATIONS
Empty weight: 29,800 pounds
Combat loaded weight: 35,800 pounds
Max speed: 94 km per hour
Max cruising range: 483 km
Ordnance options: All current and future MLRS rockets and ATACMS missiles
PROGRAM STATUS
3QFY17: 16 HIMARS to Europe (European Deterrence Initiative)
3QFY18: Contract award for 24 HIMARS
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES
4QFY19: Contract award for 27 HIMARS
4QFY21: Common Fire Control System Production
2QFY22: Contract award for 13 HIMARS
Foreign Military Sales
FMS procurement activities are underway
Contractors
Lockheed Martin (Grand Prairie, TX; Camden, AR)
PEO
PEO-MS
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