6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Secondary weapon
KM26A2 230 mm rockets
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Engine
HD Hyundai Infracore DV11K 6-cylinder diesel, 450 hp
Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
Overview
The K239 Chunmoo and the M142 HIMARS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace and Lockheed Martin respectively.
The K239 Chunmoo weighs 31.0 tons vs 16.2 tons for the M142 HIMARS. Top speed is 80 km/h for the K239 Chunmoo vs 94 km/h for the M142 HIMARS. Operational range is 450 km for the K239 Chunmoo vs 480 km for the M142 HIMARS. The K239 Chunmoo is armed with a K33 131 mm unguided rockets, while the M142 HIMARS carries a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile.
Unit cost is $2.94M for the K239 Chunmoo vs $4.9M for the M142 HIMARS. The M142 HIMARS entered service 10 years before the K239 Chunmoo (2005 vs 2015).
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.
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.
