High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System
Key Data:
Crew: Driver, gunner, section chief
Manufacturer:
Dimensions:
Length 7m
Width 2.4m
Height 3.2m
Weight 24,000lb
Performance:
Armament:
Rockets: 6 × M270 MLRS (Any MLRS family munition)
Missiles: 1x Long-range ATACMS guided missile
Summary:
The HIMARS is an absurdly capable system fielded by the US Army and Marine Corps, and has been procured by several friendly foreign governments. It is capable of launching 6 M270-series rockets in less than forty seconds, or a single ATACMS.
The HIMARS uses the same crew and command systems as the older MLRS system, but was developed as a more agile, lighter-weight system in order to address changing tactical needs. It can be transported with a full combat load by a C-130 Hercules to any place capable of supporting a landing and be ready to launch within 15 minutes of offload from the aircraft.