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M142 HIMARS
IOC: 2005
Total Production: 381
Total Program's Cost: USD$4.7 billion
Unitary Cost: USD$3.4 million
Total Cost: USD$2.1 billion
Also Known As
XM142 HIMARS
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
Lockheed Martin
Derived from:
FMTV
Guided Missiles:
ATACMS Block I
ATACMS Block IA
ATACMS Block IA Unitary
ATACMS Block II
ATACMS-P
Munitions:
M26 (6)
M26A1 (6)
M30 GMLRS (6)
M31 GUMLRS (6)
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Description:
The XM142 HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System) is a C-130 transportable, highly mobile, rocket artillery system designed to meet the US Army requirements for ground highly transportable Objective Forces. It carries a single 6-pack of rockets or one ATACMS missile mounted on a FMTV five-ton truck.
The HIMAS retains some of the characteristics of the proven M270 MLRS, while providing outstanding transportability and superior mobility over the MLRS. It retains self-loading and autonomous features as well as rockets and missiles launched from the M270 MLRS artillery system. A wheeled chassis means high mobility and less costs of ownership.
On January 3, 2005, Lockheed-Martin received the third follow-on low rate initial procurement (LRIP) contract valued at $109 million. Under the terms of the contract the US Army will buy 37 HIMARS launchers and the US Marine Corps one launcher.
The launcher saw combat for the first time during operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003. The US Army and the USMC want to procure up to 900 HIMARS systems all together beginning in 2005. In June 2005, the US Army's 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery, XVIII Airborne Corps, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, became the first HIMARS-equipped unit.
In December 2005 the US Army awarded Lockheed Martin the first full rate production contract. In March 2006 Lockheed Martin received a $51.6 million contract modification for delivery of 18 HIMARS to the US Marine Corps.
Specifications
Accommodation: Crew 3
Number of Weapons: 6
Dimensions: Height 3.2 m, Length 7 m, Width 2.4 m
Weights: Max Weight 10,890 kg (24,008 lb)
Performance: Max Range 480 km (259 nm), Top Speed 24 mps (47 kt)
Other: Wheels 6
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, October 25, 2008
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