HIMARS-ER (Extended Range)
Type: Rocket Artillery System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
Overview
The HIMARS Extended Range variant integrates new Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and Extended Range GMLRS (ER GMLRS) rounds to dramatically extend the reach of the combat-proven M142 HIMARS platform. The PrSM doubles the range to 500+ km while maintaining precision guidance, providing ground forces with deep strike capability previously requiring air assets.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| warhead | Unitary and cluster options |
| features | Network-enabled, rapid shoot-and-scoot |
| guidance | GPS/INS + seeker (PrSM) |
| platform | M142 HIMARS 6x6 truck |
| prsm_range | 500+ km |
| reload_time | < 5 minutes |
| er_gmlrs_range | 150+ km |
Operators
- United States Army
- United States Marine Corps
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