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K239 Chunmoo vs M142 HIMARS

K239 Chunmoo vs M142 HIMARS at a glance — weight 31,000 vs 16,250 kg, top speed 80 vs 94 km/h, range 450 vs 480 km, crew — vs —.

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🇺🇸 M142 HIMARS
Specifications
K239 Chunmoo M142 HIMARS
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple launch rocket system Light multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace Lockheed Martin
Number produced 356 units 750 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $4.9 million
Combat weight 31.0 tons 16.3 tons
Maximum speed 80 km/h 94 km/h
Operational range 450 km 480 km
Length 9.00 m 6.94 m
Width 2.90 m 2.44 m
Height 3.30 m 3.18 m
Crew 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle) 3 (commander, second in command, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
K239 Chunmoo M142 HIMARS
Main armament K33 131 mm unguided rockets 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Secondary weapon KM26A2 230 mm rockets --
Engine HD Hyundai Infracore DV11K 6-cylinder diesel, 450 hp Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K239 Chunmoo or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K239 Chunmoo or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the K239 Chunmoo or M142 HIMARS?
The K239 Chunmoo is heavier at 31.0 tons combat weight compared to the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 tons.
Which is larger, the K239 Chunmoo or M142 HIMARS?
The K239 Chunmoo is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the M142 HIMARS's 6.94 meters.
How many crew members do the K239 Chunmoo and M142 HIMARS require?
The M142 HIMARS requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, second in command, driver) compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K239 Chunmoo or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the K239 Chunmoo at $2.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K239 Chunmoo or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has been produced in greater numbers with 750 units compared to 356 units of the K239 Chunmoo.
What are the main armaments of the K239 Chunmoo and M142 HIMARS?
The K239 Chunmoo is armed with K33 131 mm unguided rockets while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.