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M142 HIMARS vs M270 MLRS: how to tell them apart

Two rocket artillery that are easy to mix up at a glance. Here is what tells them apart.

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M142 HIMARS

Rocket artillery, USA. In service since 2005

What gives it away

Six-wheeled truck carrying a single box-shaped launcher pod behind the armoured cab.

Used by

USA, Ukraine, Poland, Estonia, Romania, Singapore, Australia, Taiwan

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M270 MLRS

Rocket artillery, USA. In service since 1983

What gives it away

Tracked chassis with the cab at the front and a large launcher box holding two pods behind it.

Used by

USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Ukraine, Italy, Finland, Greece, Japan, South Korea

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