M142 launcher module

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The M142 launcher module is the core rocket-launching component of the HIMARS system, capable of firing guided and unguided rockets and tactical missiles from a lightweight, highly mobile platform.

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instanceOf artillery weapon component
rocket launcher module
category multiple launch rocket system component
combatRole counter-battery fire
deep strike
suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) with appropriate munitions
compatibleMunition GMLRS-ER rocket
linked to: GMLRS rocket

M26 rocket
linked to: GMLRS rocket

M30 GMLRS rocket
linked to: GMLRS rocket

M31 GMLRS rocket
linked to: GMLRS rocket

M48 ATACMS missile
linked to: ATACMS missile

M57 ATACMS missile
controlInterface integrated fire control system
countryOfOrigin United States
crewRequirement operated by small crew
designedBy Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
designedFor high mobility operations
designedTo provide long-range precision fires
feature armored cab integration
computerized fire control
rapid shoot-and-scoot capability
fireControl fully automated aiming and firing
guidanceCapability supports guided rockets
supports unguided rockets
integration integrated with GPS-guided munitions
launchPodCapacity one MGM-140 ATACMS pod
one six-rocket pod
manufacturer Lockheed Martin
mobilityFeature air-transportable by C-130
road-mobile
mountedOn Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) truck
M1140 FMTV 5-ton truck chassis
partOf M142 HIMARS
platformType lightweight launcher module
relatedTo M270 MLRS launcher module
linked to: M270 MLRS
reloadMethod pod-based reloading
reloadTime rapid pod exchange
role long-range rocket artillery
precision strike support
serviceEntry early 2000s
stabilization vehicle-mounted stabilization system
transportability strategic and tactical airlift capable
usedBy United States Army
United States Marine Corps
usedFor launching rockets
launching tactical missiles

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