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After having done this very broad overview let's continue with what marked the last year, at least what echos we could see in the press.

The M142 HIMARS (/ˈhaɪmɑːrz/, M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) is a light multiple rocket launcher developed in the late 1990s for the United States Army and mounted on a standard United States Army Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck frame.

Huge success by the echos in the press and new orders from some countries.

The HIMARS carries one pod with either six GMLRS rockets or one ATACMS missile. It is based on the United States Army's FMTV five-ton truck, and is capable of launching all rockets specified in the Multiple Launch Rocket System Family of Munitions (MFOM). HIMARS ammunition pods are interchangeable with the M270 MLRS; however, it is limited to a single pod as opposed to the standard two for the M270 and its variants.

I wide choice of rockets that can be used with it and ranges going to 92km which was probably the reason for the success at that time. There is an extended range of 150 km which can be used to target far beyond that frontline. Quickly looking I could not find the information how precise are used rockets but given the fact that some types are GPS-aided, the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) should be quite precise as they are publicized as to be used for point targets.

Another success for Lockheed Martin.




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