Which system is the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) with 6 rockets?

Which system is the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) with 6 rockets?

• A. M777
• B. M2
• C. M142
• D. MK-19

Answer: (C)

HIMARS is the lighter member of the MLRS family and uses a single pod that holds six rockets. This six-rocket pod is what distinguishes it from the M270 MLRS, which carries two pods for a total of twelve rockets. So the system designed for a six-rocket load-out is the M142. The other items listed are not rocket artillery: M777 is a 155 mm towed howitzer, M2 is a heavy machine gun, and MK-19 is a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.

HIMARS is the lighter member of the MLRS family and uses a single pod that holds six rockets. This six-rocket pod is what distinguishes it from the M270 MLRS, which carries two pods for a total of twelve rockets. So the system designed for a six-rocket load-out is the M142. The other items listed are not rocket artillery: M777 is a 155 mm towed howitzer, M2 is a heavy machine gun, and MK-19 is a 40 mm automatic grenade launcher.