HJ-73 anti-tank missile system

ПТРК HJ-73

China's HJ-73 anti-tank missile system (Hong Jian - "Red Arrow") belongs to the first generation of anti-tank guided missiles adopted by the People's Liberation Army of China (PLA). The unsuccessful attempts to develop China's own anti-tank missile complexes (ATCM) began in the 1950s and lasted two decades. The situation changed in 1971 after several samples of Soviet 9K11 "Malyutka" anti-tank missile complexes fell into the hands of Chinese engineers. The result of copying this system was the first anti-tank missile system HJ-73, adopted for service in 1979.

The HJ-73 is operated by PLA as a portable system and is also used to equip infantry fighting vehicles, light vehicle chassis and other carriers.

Over the long years of service the HJ-73 has been repeatedly upgraded to increase armor penetration and combat efficiency. The main directions of modernization were: improvement of the missile guidance system and its combat equipment. At present, Chinese Foreign Trade Corporation "NORINCO" offers a variant of HJ-73C with semi-automatic guidance system and tandem-cumulative warhead, which provides overcoming the dynamic defense. At the market of armament of developing countries HJ-73C is a direct competitor of PTRK 9K11-2 "Malyutka-2" developed in Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau (Kolomna).

The HJ-73 complex is outdated, but in large numbers continues to be in service with land and airborne units of PLA, as well as special units and is positioned as a means to destroy light armored targets, bunkers and fortifications.

To replace the HJ-73, a new generation HJ-8 has been developed.

Composition: 

The HJ-73 complex includes:

  • a guided solid propellant missile,
  • launcher,
  • control equipment.

The HJ-73 anti-tank guided missile (ALCM) is identical in design to its prototype 9M14 and consists of warhead and wing compartment locks that can be docked before launching. The missile is equipped with solid propellant marching and launch engines. The outer surface of the PTUR hull is equipped with a tracer.

The control system is single-channel. Only one steering machine is installed on the rocket, moving the nozzles (deflectors) on two opposite taper nozzles of the marching engine. In this case, alternately controlled by pitch and course, as the rocket in flight rotates relative to the longitudinal axis with a constant angular velocity. A three-stage gyroscope is used to link the missile's angular position to the ground coordinate system, with a mechanical unwinding mechanism carried out during launch by means of a belt. The missile's wings are folded towards each other in the transport position. For the portable version of the complex carrying the missile with the launch guide is carried in a shoulder-ring suitcase. In the fighting position, the body of the suitcase-rance serves as the basis for the launcher.

HJ-73C

Options

  • HJ-73 is a basic version of the complex, representing almost a complete copy of the complex 9K11 "Malyutka".
  • HJ-73B is an improved version, which received a semi-automatic guidance command system (SACLOS) .
  • HJ-73C - equipped with an upgraded semi-automatic guidance system. PTUR is equipped with a new tandem combat unit for action on reactive armor.

The HJ-73B Semi-automatic Control System (HJ-73C) has infrared missile tracking equipment and provides the transfer of control commands on board the missile via wires. When the HJ-73B missile is used, the operator must keep the target in the sight until the end of the missile flight, infrared tracking system automatically keeps the missile in the sight line. The sighting devices, optical guidance system equipment and IR tracking system are mounted as a separate control module. The control module can be connected to four launchers, located at a distance of up to 15m, and is used for serial control of the launch of the STAR from these guns. Deployment of the complex as part of the four PU and the launch takes 12-15 minutes. When shooting at a distance of less than 1000m is possible guidance mode without using optical means. Early missiles can be used as part of the HJ-73B (HJ-73C) airborne missile launcher in manual (MCLOS) guidance mode.

Despite a significant increase in the combat efficiency of the new versions of the HJ-73B, the HJ-73 has retained the shortcomings directly related to its design features inherent in its prototype - 9K11. Among them, it should be noted: an insufficient level of combat readiness, strict limitations of the near kill zone due to the need to remove the launch vehicle from the side to the line of sight, not high enough flight speed (flight time at a range of 1500m - 12.5s, at a range of 3000m - 25s).

The HJ-73's low weight, size and simplicity of construction allows it to be mounted on a wide variety of carriers from infantry fighting vehicles to the lightest ones. So, PLA Ground Forces use self-propelled PMK WZ504, made on the basis of BMP Ture-86 (WZ501), which is a copy of the Soviet BMP-1. On the same base, a more modern version, designated Type-86g, is offered. There is a variant of placing the complex based on floating APC Toure-85 WZ506 (ZBD2000). There are also developed different versions of the self-propelled anti-tank system based on a lightweight car chassis (see photo).

Characteristics: 

Maximum range of fire, m.    3000
Minimal range of fire, m.    500
Armor-piermeable, mm    500
Speed of fire, line rate of fire per minute    2
Rocket:
            - length, mm
            - body diameter, mm
            - wingspan, mm
            - starting weight, kg
            - flight speed,m/sec
   868
   120
   350
   11.3
   120
The launcher:
            - weight, kg
            - firing time
   32
   1 min 40 sec

Testing: 

Data from the US Department of Defense website

on component contracts and their elements for HIMARS RESO

20 February 1996 (the date of publication of the data is indicated everywhere, not the date of contracts)

Loral Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Priory, Texas) has received an increase in funding of $1,845,000 as part of a written agreement to begin work prior to the awarding of a $23,200,000 incentive contract with additional funding to provide technology demonstrations of the modern concept for MLRS and HIMARS, 4 for each system. Work was to be performed in Camden (Arkansas, 82%) and Grand Priory (Texas, 18%). Estimated completion date is September 30, 2000. This non-competitive contract was initiated on August 16, 1995. The contract is awarded by the U.S. Army Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-96-C-0138).

August 28, 1996

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an increase in funding of $7,600,000 through a written agreement to begin work prior to the award of an incentive contract for a total cost of $35,425,000 (with two options) to perform four demonstrations of advanced concept technology for the MLRS and HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems. The work was to be performed in Camden (Arkansas, 82%) and Grand Priory (Texas, 18%). Estimated completion date is July 31, 2000. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 6 June 1996. The contract is assigned to the United States Army Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-96-C-0385).

December 22, 1999

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $2,000,000 increase in funding as part of a $68,320,142 contract with additional funding for a multiple launch rocket system for a lightweight combat vehicle transported in a C-130 aircraft. Under the contract, the contractor was to perform work on the delivery of six complete combat vehicles. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas and Camden, Arkansas, 12.8 percent. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2002. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 October 1999. The contract is awarded to the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-00-C-0002).

26 October2000

On October 25, 2000, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Priory, Texas) received an increase in funding of $10,391,000 as part of a change of $15,191,407 to the DAAH01-00-C-0002 contract with additional funding. The contractor was to take full responsibility for the choice of the entire system assembly technology - the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, which was to include the HIMARS XM142 combat vehicle, a transport and charging vehicle (TZM) with on-board equipment and a trailer for TZM. The work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie (Texas, 99.1%) and Camden (Arkansas, 0.9%). The estimated completion date is December 31, 2002. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 June 2000. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).

20 December 2000

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile & Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $8,181,688 to the DAAH01-00-C-0002 contract with additional funding for two additional lightweight, full-size combat vehicles transported by C-130 transport aircraft and spare parts for the entire HIMARS multiple rocket launcher program to meet the latest U.S. Marine Corps requirements. Work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 55 percent and Camden, Arkansas, 45 percent. The estimated completion date is April 30, 2003. This non-competitive contract was initiated on September 28, 1999. The contract is awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).

22 June 2001

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control-Dallas (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a $5,733,000 increase in funding for an additional $6,300,000 to the DAAH01-00-C-0002 contract with additional funding. The HIMARS multiple launch rocket system is transported in a C-130 aircraft. The running bases of the system vehicles are wheeled landing gear. The system is all-weather. It is designed to fire all types of unmanned and guided missiles of the MLRS family of ammunition. The change in funding included funding for a modified plan for detailed testing of the HIMARS system, which included maintenance of the control panel software during 2002, which was required to maintain the software and verify the installation of a low cost fire control panel, and to analyze requirements for an extended location reporting system and to provide uninstalled autonomous operation. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date for the work was 30 April 2003. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 22 December 1999. The contract was awarded to the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).

December 24, 2002

December 20, 2002 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Priory, Texas) was awarded a contract worth $13,464,339 with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 15 percent and Camden, Arkansas, 85 percent. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2004. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 7 January 2002. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0005).

12 May 2003

May 6, 2003, Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an increase in funding of $7,962,400 as part of a contract worth $19,535,876 with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas, 94 per cent and Camden East, Arkansas, 6 per cent. Estimated completion date is November 30, 2004. This non-competitive contract was initiated on January 13, 2003. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0072).

25 June 2003

Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile Fires Control (Grand Priory, Texas) received a change of $19,011,810 as part of the contract (DAAH01-03-C-0005) in the amount of $103,754,649 with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system evaluation work. The work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas (15 per cent) and East Camden, Arkansas (85 per cent). Estimated completion date is December 31, 2004. One price offer was requested on January 7, 2002 and one price offer was received. The contract obligation is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama).

23 December 2003

December 18, 2003 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $88,902,563 to the contract with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system. The work was to be performed in Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date for the work was 28 February 2006. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 3 June 2003. The contract is assigned to the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0005).

02 March 2004

27 февраля 2004 года корпорация Lockheed Martin Corp. (Гранд Прейри, штат Техас) заключила контракт стоимостью 7 384 153 доллара США для материально-технического

providing the contractor during the life cycle of the HIMARS M270A1 multiple rocket launcher/fighting vehicle. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2007. This non-competitive contract was initiated on April 7, 2003. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-04-C-0076).

27 December 2004

December 23, 2004 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an amendment of $109,181,816 to the contract and additional funding for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system. The works were to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 85 percent) and Grand Prairie (Texas, 15 percent). Estimated completion date is February 28, 2007. This non-competitive contract was initiated on April 13, 2003. The contract is awarded by the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (DAAH01-03-C-0005).

22 April 2005

On April 21, 2005, Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems L.P. (Seeley, Texas) received a change of $6,803,123 to the cost-reimbursement contract for work on the chassis of a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher. The work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date for the work was 15 November 2008. Two quotations were requested on August 15, 2002 and two quotations were received. The contracts are with the Office of Tank and Armament Administration (Warren, Michigan) (DAAE07-03-C-S023).

03 October 2005

On September 30, 2005, Stewart & Stevenson Tactical Vehicle Systems L.P. (Seeley, Texas) received a change of $6,106,539 to the contract for chassis work on a HIMARS multiple rocket launcher. The work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date for the work was 15 November 2008. Two quotations were requested on August 15, 2002 and two quotations were received. The contracts are with the Office of Tank and Armament Administration (Warren, Michigan) (DAAE07-03-C-S023).

03 January 2006

December 28, 2005 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Priory, Texas) signed a contract worth $99,916,279 to perform work on the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system. The work was to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 77 percent) and Grand Prairie (Texas, 23 percent). Estimated completion date is February 28, 2008. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 April 2005. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).

07 March 2006

March 03, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) has received an amendment in the amount of $7,875,238 to the supplementary funding contract to perform work on an additional number of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. The works were to be performed in East Camden (Arkansas, 77%) and Grand Prairie (Texas, 23%). Estimated completion date is February 29, 2008. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 1 April 2005. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).

03 July 2006

June 30, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received an increase of $6,949,732 as part of the contract of $15,812,497 with additional funding to carry out work to develop an improved cab with protection for the HIMARS M142 multiple rocket launcher. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2008. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 31 October 2005. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0140).

27 December 2006

December 21, 2006 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) has received an amendment in the amount of $166,364,478 to a contract with additional funding for the high-volume production of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers. Work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas, 23 percent and Camden East, Arkansas, 77 percent. Estimated completion date is September 30, 2009. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 5 April 2006. The United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) is the issuing agency for the contract (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).

13 August 2007

August 6, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $6,254,366 to a contract with additional funding for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system and high-volume production of universal fire control systems. Work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas, 23 per cent and Camden East, Arkansas, 77 per cent. Estimated completion date is December 31, 2009. This non-competitive contract was initiated on 6 February 2007. The contract is awarded to the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0001).

28 December 2007

December 27, 2007 Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas) received a change of $266,093,603 to a contract with additional funding to carry out work on high-volume production of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, maintenance, tool, training and support reporting. The work was to be carried out in Camden East, Arkansas. Estimated completion date is 30 March 2010. One price offer was requested on 7 March 2007 and one price offer was received. The contract obligation is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).

02 January 2009

On December 31, 2008, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC) Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) entered into a contract worth $179,679,703 with additional financing, the scope of which includes work on the high-volume production of 4-R (production number 4) HIMARS multiple rocket launchers in support of the U.S. Army (Ground Force) and U.S. Marine Corps, 57 combat vehicles for the U.S. Army and 7 for the U.S. Marine Corps. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas and East Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is March 30, 2010. One price proposal was requested and one price proposal was received. The contract is with the United States Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).

14 May 2009

On May 11, 2009, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missile and Fires Control (LMMFC) Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) entered into a contract worth $11,851,101 with additional funding to carry out work on the acquisition of nineteen enhanced cabins with protection for HIMARS multiple rocket launcher calculation numbers for the Army (Army) and seven for the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as kits for mounting on M142 HIMARS combat vehicles and the required spare parts. Work was to be performed at Grand Prairie (Texas, 20%), Seeley (Texas, 53%), Rock Center (West Virginia, 14%) and White Sands Missile Range (White Sands, 13%). The estimated completion date is September 30, 2009. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Contractual obligations have been awarded to the U.S. Army Contracts Office, Center for Aeronautical Systems and Missile Weapons Administration Contracts (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-06-C-0140).

14 September 2009

On August 31, 2009, BAE Systems Tactical Vehicle Systems LP (Seeley, Texas) entered into a contract worth $13,977,529 to perform work on 64 Advanced Cabin Protection Kits, 65 Component Kits, 59 Soft Home Kits (possibly sleeper kits), 5 Spare Parts Kits for the HIMARS MLRS. Work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date is 9 October 2010. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Contractual obligations have been assigned to the Army Contracts Authority, Contract Management Centre, CCAM-TM-B (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-09-C-0623).

19 February 2010

On February 4, 2010, Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control Corporation (Grand Prairie, Texas) entered into a contract worth $26,884,609 to carry out work on the high-volume production of 5 (production number 5) of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, an option for 12 combat vehicles for Jordan. The works were to be performed in Grand Prairie (Texas, 40%) and East Camden (Arkansas, 60%). The estimated completion date is February 28, 2012. One quotation was requested and one price proposal was received. Contract obligations are assigned to the U.S. Army Contract Office, U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Systems Contracting Center (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).

23 June 2010

June 17, the corporation Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control - Dallas (Grand Priory, Texas) signed a contract worth $ 9,350,444. The scope of the contract includes work on a high-volume production of HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system in part of four replaceable elements of the cabin design with improved protection for the calculation numbers. Quantity - 200 pcs. The work was to be carried out at Redstone Arsenal (Alabama). Estimated completion date is February 28, 2012. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. The contractual obligations are with the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration Contracts Center, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama (W31P4Q-08-C-0001).

29 June 2010

On June 24, BAE Systems (Seeley, Texas) signed a contract worth $24,859,697. The subject matter of the contract is to perform work on 130 chassis for HIMARS multiple rocket launchers with enhanced protection cabins for calculation numbers and armor elements. This is a change to the contract for 63 vehicles from the government, with the option to order an additional 67 vehicles. Work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. Estimated completion date is 30 June 2011. One price proposal was requested and one price proposal was received. The Centre is contracted by the Tank and Vehicle Administration, Warren, Michigan (W56HZV-08-C-0460).

27 September 2010

On September 22, 2010, BAE Systems (Seeley, Texas) entered into a contract worth $16,352,665 to exercise 44 of the 67 options for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher chassis with enhanced cabins to protect payload numbers and armour elements (armour plates). Work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. The Centre is contracted by the Tank and Automotive Administration (Warren, Michigan) (W56HZV-08-C-0460).    

29 September 2010

On September 22 BAE Systems (Seeley, Texas) signed a contract worth $16,352,655. The subject matter of the contract is the execution of 44 of 67 options for the chassis of HIMARS multiple rocket launcher combat vehicles with enhanced cabins to protect the calculation numbers and armor elements (armor plates). The work was to be performed in Seeley, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. The Centre is contracted by the Tank and Automotive Administration (Warren, Michigan) (W56HZV-08-C-0460).  

20 December 2010

On December 16, Lockheed Martin (Grand Priory, Texas) signed a contract worth $28,583,522 / with additional funding. The scope of the contract was to provide support and maintenance services for the HIMARS multiple rocket launcher system, control system modules, systems and artillery pieces assembled with transport and launch containers, as well as the M270A1 MLRS multiple rocket launcher fire control systems for the Army (ground forces), Marine Corps and approved customers under the Foreign Military Sales Program. The work was to be performed in Grand Prairie, Texas. The estimated completion date is December 31, 2011. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Contract obligations are with the U.S. Army Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons Administration (Huntsville (probably a typo, supposedly Redstone Arsenal), Alabama) Contracts Center (W31P4Q-08-C-0003).  

28 December 2010

On December 23, Lockheed Martin, Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, signed a contract worth $139,635,485. The scope of the contract was to provide services for six high-volume production of the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, including 44 combat vehicles, which were also to provide maintenance, training and support equipment. Work was to be carried out in Grand Prairie, Texas, and Camden, Arkansas. The estimated completion date is December 30, 2013. One quotation was requested and one quotation was received. Contract obligations are with the U.S. Army Contracts Office, Office of Aviation Systems and Missile Weapons (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-11-C-0101).

15 November 2013

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (Grand Prairie, Texas) has entered into a $17,658,738 contract to provide life support services to artillery units of MLRS and HIMARS multiple rocket launchers and HIMARS/BM M270A1 MLRS combat vehicle fire control systems. Presumed completion date is June 30, 2014. There are 35 working sites throughout the United States and funding was to be determined locally. One price offer was requested and one price offer was received. Procurement funding for fiscal year 2014 in the amount of $852,000 was available at the time the contract was awarded. The United States Army Contracts Management Office (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) (W31P4Q-14-C-0057) was contracted.

31 December 2015

Lockheed Martin Corp. (Grand Prairie, Texas, USA) awarded a $142,750,920 contract as part of the Foreign Military Sales Program to perform work on 12 HIMARS multiple rocket launchers with enhanced cabin protection, including sapphire clear armored glass. The contract includes training, spare parts, software and modifications for the United Arab Emirates. The procurement framework also provides for the synergistic procurement of spare parts for Jordan. The planned completion date is 30 December 2017. The United States Army Contracts Office (Redstone Arsenal, Alabama) is responsible for contractual obligations.

Forecast International data

Contracts/Orders and Opportunities

As of January 1, 2010, the U.S. Department of Defense has granted the following contracts for HIMARS M142 BM. All amounts are in US dollars.

Date Contract Contractor Amount Description
2010/02/04 W31P4Q-09-C-0001 Lockheed Martin 26 884 609 Large-volume production of HIMARS system No. 5, execution of option on 12 Jordanian combat vehicles
2010/05/13 W31P4Q-10-C-0270 Lockheed Martin 91 258 623 Replacement of the Long Term Purchase Order and the French Technical Contract for GMLRS, High Volume Production V
2010/05/17 W31P4Q-09-C-0623 BAE Systems 37 403 500 181 advanced armored cab for HIMARS MRX components and 181 MRX kit.
2010/06/17 W31P4Q-08-C-0001 Lockheed Martin 9 350 444 220 sets for modern armoured cabins of HIMARS MRVs
2010/06/24 W56HZV-08-C-0460 BAE Systems 24 859 697 130 chassis BM RZO HIMARS without or with improved armored cabins and armored kits
2010/07/12 W31P4Q-10-C-0270 Lockheed Martin 469 922 290 4770 GMLRS Unitary; 530 transport and launch containers with short range training rockets for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and foreign customers.
2010/09/22 W56HZV -08-C-0460 BAE Systems 16 352 665 Execution of 44 out of 67 options for HIMARS chassis without and with improved armoured cabins and armoured kits.
2010/12/16 W31P4Q-08-C-0003 Lockheed Martin 28 583 522 Technical support and maintenance services for all BM M142 HIMARS fire control systems and BM artillery pieces; BM M270A1 fire control systems for the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps and approved foreign military sales program customers.
21010/12/23 W31P4Q-11-C-0001 Lockheed Martin 139 635 485 6 HIMARS MRVs as part of a high-volume production, (44 combat vehicles, without and with maintenance, training and auxiliary equipment.

Procurement statistics of the BM RESO HIMARS (2008-2016 financial years)

  2008 2009 2010
  Quantity Costs Quantity Costs Quantity Costs
US Army Procurement
GMLRS URS 2 070 263,7 2 646 309,2 3 228 353,3
HIMARS RESO 57 225,1 57 227,5 46 208,4
HIMARS RSO upgrade kit - 10,5 - 33,1 - 70,9
U.S. Marine Corps Purchase
HIMARS RESO - 30,4 7 135,1 - 67,0
  2011 2012 2013
  Quantity Costs Quantity Costs Quantity Costs
US Army Procurement
GMLRS URS 2 592 291,0 2 994 333,2 2 796 322,7
HIMARS RESO 44 211,5 - 31,7 - 20,2
HIMARS RSO upgrade kit - 39,4 - 11,7 - 8,3
U.S. Marine Corps Purchase
HIMARS RESO - 167,8 - 25,2 - 6,7
  2014 2015 2016
  Quantity Costs Quantity Costs Quantity Costs
US Army Procurement
GMLRS URS 2 964 337,1 2 832 336,7 3 286 373,2
HIMARS RESO - 0,3 - 0,3 - 0,4
Upgrade kit for HIMARS RDC - 15,3 - 15,5 - 15,7
U.S. Marine Corps Purchase
HIMARS RESO - 6,9 - 7,0 - 7,1

All amounts are in millions of US dollars

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Range:
3 km.
Year:
1979