COBI Building Set AF M142 Himars (COBI-2626)

Product detailed description

Building set of the American light multiple rocket launcher M142 Himars on a wheeled chassis M1140 in standard army green color. The 3-in-1 building set includes printed bricks of three countries, USA, Poland, and Ukraine, and it is up to each builder which designation to choose. The assembled model has a rotating rocket launcher with an adjustable angle. The package includes an artilleryman figure and a brick with a description.

Number of figures: 1 pc
Dimensions after assembly: 20.5 x 7 x 8 cm
Scale: 1:35
Box dimensions (packaging): 40 x 30.5 x 6 cm
Number of bricks: 604 pcs
Package weight: 680 g
Recommended age: 9+
Bricks can be combined with another well-known brand: Yes
Material: Plastic
Collection: Armed Forces

Interesting facts:
The HIMARS rocket launcher was designed by Loral Vought System and Lockheed Martin in 1996 as a successor to the retired M270 model.
The first tests were conducted by the 27th U.S. Artillery Regiment in mid-1998, and from day one, it was clear that it was a formidable weapon.
The contract for the production of the first 40 units was signed four years later.
Based on successful deployments in various conflicts, many countries have shown interest in the Himars. However, obtaining permission to purchase from the American administration is not easy.
The rocket launcher excels in its ability to use ammunition. Currently, 12 different types of rockets are used, including long-range ATACAMS rockets.
HIMARS is not just a single vehicle. The launcher unit consists of a rocket launcher with two ammunition containers on a trailer and another ammunition vehicle with a total of 9 magazines, which can hold 9 to 54 rockets depending on the type.
Firing one salvo takes less than 25 seconds, and reloading another salvo takes approximately 5 minutes. 
More than 2,000 launcher units have been produced so far, and production continues at a rate of 8 units per month.
The price of one firing unit is approximately 3,500,000 USD.
The price of one GMLRS rocket is approximately 200,000 USD.

Technical parameters of the original:
Dimensions: length 7.0 m, width 2.4 m, height 3.2 m
Weight: 16,250 kg
Power unit: diesel engine Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6 l 216 kW
Maximum speed: 85 km/h
Range: 480 km
Main armament: 6x rocket launcher (G)MLRS, or 2x PrSM, or 1y ATACMS
Maximum range: 300 km (ATACMS-IA)