previous weapon packages included cluster warhead variant, with short range and 900 bomblets or long range and 350 bomblets, if there are unitary warehad variants then it's a new development

[–] Badeendje 4 points 4 months ago

But in terms of launches, himars can fit 1 atacms per time and mars or equivalent can fit 2. There where at least 2 launches per vehicle.

And the unitary warhead was not officially announced for Ukraine.

[–] Illegalmexicant 7 points 4 months ago (2 children)

So I counted 8 missiles. Does that mean there is a field in Ukraine with 8 himars? Or is the use of the word ATACMS loosely used?

[–] [email protected] 12 points 4 months ago

It's four M270 self-propelled MLRS vehicles

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M270_Multiple_Launch_Rocket_System

[–] Badeendje 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

They also have the tracked version from Germany and France (a varians of the m270). Mars has a double launch unit compared to himars.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M270_Multiple_Launch_Rocket_System

[–] Illegalmexicant 4 points 4 months ago

Thx. I didn't know they were a thing. Send it x2!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

[–] danc4498 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Have they been firing missiles into crimea already?

[–] [email protected] 9 points 4 months ago

They have been doing it for months. Taking out anti aircraft defences.