Astros II vs M142 HIMARS
The Astros II and the M142 HIMARS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Avibras and Lockheed Martin respectively. Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 480 km for the M142 HIMARS. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the M142 HIMARS carries a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile. The Astros II entered service 15 years before the M142 HIMARS (1990 vs 2005).
| The Astros II is a Brazilian multiple launch rocket system introduced in 1983, featuring a modular design that allows it to fire rockets of various calibers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Avibras |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Introduced in 2005, the United States' M142 HIMARS is a light multiple rocket launcher mounted on a five-ton wheeled truck chassis for mobile artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Light multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Number produced | 750 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket |
| Secondary weapon | SS-150 450 mm rockets |
| Combat weight | 16.3 tons |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.94 m |
| Width | 2.44 m |
| Height | 3.18 m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, second in command, driver) |
| Engine | Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp |
| Main armament | 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Astros II or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the Astros II's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is heavier at 16.2 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Astros II or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is longer at 6.94 meters compared to the Astros II's 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and M142 HIMARS?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.