High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)

Taiwan’s military has recently carried out its first live-fire exercise using the U.S.-provided High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS).

Overview of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)

HIMARS is a lightweight, mobile, multiple rocket launcher system capable of delivering precision-guided munitions.
It is developed by Lockheed Martin Corporation, a leading American aerospace and defense company.
The system is designed to target and neutralize a variety of threats, including enemy artillery units, air defense systems, transport vehicles, lightly armored vehicles, and troop formations.

Key Features of HIMARS

• The system is mounted on a wheeled, air-transportable chassis based on the 5-ton Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV).
• It can be loaded with either a six-rocket pod (with a range of about 70 kilometers) or a single MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile capable of striking targets up to 300 kilometers away.
• HIMARS can be deployed for firing in under 20 seconds, and all six rockets can be launched in approximately 45 seconds.
• After launching, the system can quickly reposition to avoid detection and counterattacks.
• It includes an Enhanced Crew Protection (ECP) cabin to safeguard its three-member crew from launch-related hazards such as debris, gas, and small-arms fire.