Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS vs Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS
Full specs: Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS
Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS and Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS leads on max speed (85 vs 64 km/h).
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 85 km/h ✓ | 64 km/h |
| Range (km) | 480 km | 483 km ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Ammunition | 6 | 12 ✓ |
| Max firing range (km) | 300 km | 300 km |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7 m | 6.97 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 16,257 kg | 25,191 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $5,100,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 540 | 1,300 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 12 | 18 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS and Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS? +
The Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 85 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS has the longest range at 483 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS has the lower public unit-cost figure at 5,100,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS has the higher max firing range at 300 km.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS has the higher ammunition at 12.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS has the higher units built at 1,300.
Is the Lockheed Martin M142 HIMARS better than the Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS? +
On the public specs we track, the Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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