CAESAR vs M142 HIMARS
The CAESAR is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the M142 HIMARS is a Multiple Launch Rocket System. The CAESAR weighs 17.7 tons vs 16.2 tons for the M142 HIMARS. Top speed is 100 km/h for the CAESAR vs 94 km/h for the M142 HIMARS. The CAESAR is armed with a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun, while the M142 HIMARS carries a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile. The M142 HIMARS entered service 3 years before the CAESAR (2005 vs 2008).
| The CAESAR is a French self-propelled howitzer introduced in 2008, featuring a 155mm artillery piece mounted on a wheeled truck chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) |
| 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 | 17.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | 10.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (3 in emergency) |
| Engine | Diesel |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/52 caliber gun |
| Combat weight | 16.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km |
| Length | 6.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.44 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CAESAR or M142 HIMARS?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M142 HIMARS's 94 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CAESAR or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the CAESAR's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the CAESAR or M142 HIMARS?
The CAESAR is heavier at 17.7 tons combat weight compared to the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 tons.
Which is larger, the CAESAR or M142 HIMARS?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M142 HIMARS's 6.94 meters.
How many crew members do the CAESAR and M142 HIMARS require?
The CAESAR requires a larger crew of 5 (3 in emergency) compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CAESAR and M142 HIMARS?
The CAESAR is armed with 155 mm L/52 caliber gun while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.