After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, an originally unknown conventional rocket launcher of the US military, the “Haimas”, overcame various high-precision weapons and equipment emerging in the new era of military revolution and became the focus of the global media. Officials of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense even claimed that The “Haimas” multiple rocket launcher is the key to the victory of the Ukrainian army's counterattack, and its performance on the battlefield has subverted most people's perceptions. After sorting through the numerous research articles on the “Haimas” multiple rocket launcher at home and abroad, I found that none of them interpreted it through geospatial intelligence. Today, Donghai Guanlan will take you to have an in-depth understanding of the “Haimas” multiple rocket launchers under satellite images. Control the rocket launcher to put things in perspective.
Satellite image, 8 “Haimas” rocket launchers and 1 ammunition transport truck parked side by side
one,basic introduction
(1) Historical traceability
“HIMARS” was originally named “High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, referred to as HIMARS, numbered M142), and is a US militaryM270A wheeled version of the tracked multiple rocket launcher.
In the 1980s, the former Soviet Union had a clear advantage over the United States and its NATO allies in rocket launchers, so the United States and its NATO allies jointly developed the Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS, numbered M270). The first batch was It was delivered to the 1st Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in 1983, and NATO allies successively adopted it for use in the late 1980s. During the Gulf War, the U.S. military found that the M270 tracked multiple rocket launchers were too heavy to be airlifted and could not be quickly deployed to Iraq in the first batch to form combat capabilities, so they began to improve their body weight and travel mode. , so the concept of “high mobility” came into being.
M270 tracked multiple rocket launcher photos
In 1996, the U.S. Army Missile Command awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth US$23.2 million to manufacture four “Haimas” prototype vehicles; in April 1998, Lockheed Martin delivered them to the U.S. Four “Haimas” prototype vehicles from the 3rd Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery Brigade, 18th Airborne Corps, were tested for 2 years; in December 1999, the US military awarded Lockheed Martin a vehicle worth 6,500 A contract worth US$10,000 was used to build a factory to produce and deliver 6 “Haimas” before the end of 2021; during the same period, the US Marine Corps ordered 2 vehicles for testing and evaluation; in March 2003, the US Army and Marine Corps again awarded Locke Sid Martin Company has a procurement contract, of which the Army ordered 89 vehicles and the Marine Corps ordered 4 vehicles. The “Haimas” has since entered the “low-rate initial production” stage; in December 2005, the U.S. Army and Lockheed Martin Company signs the first full-speed production contract for “Haimas”. On October 9, 2020, Lockheed Martin announced the completion of the delivery of the 500th “Haimas” high-mobility rocket launcher system.
(2) Quantity in service
Until 2021. A total of about 410 “Haimas” multiple rocket launchers are in service with the U.S. military, including about 363 for the U.S. Army and about 47 for the U.S. Marine Corps. In addition to the United States, currently Romania (purchased in 2019, 18 units), Singapore (purchased in 2007, 18 units), the United Arab Emirates (purchased twice in 2006 and 2012, a total of 32 units), Jordan (purchased in 2015, 12 units) , Poland (purchased in 2022, 18 sets) and other countries also have “Haimas” multiple rocket launchers. After the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, the United States successively assisted Ukraine with a total of 39 “Himas” vehicles. As of March 2024, one vehicle was destroyed by the Russian army, and two vehicles were damaged and shipped back to the United States for repair. It is currently estimated that at least 36 vehicles are still in use in Russia. Fight on the front line of the Uzbek battlefield.
In February 2021, 18 “Haimas” rocket launchers sold by the United States to Romania arrived at the Port of Constanta
On March 5, 2024, the Russian “Military Chronicle” telegram channel released a video of the Russian army's tactical missile destroying the Ukrainian army's M142 “Haimas” rocket launcher
In February 2024, Turkish media published a video of two damaged “Haimas” rocket launchers being transported back to the United States for repairs by a Ukrainian An-124 large transport aircraft.
The cab of one of the vehicles was damaged and the right front wheel was missing. Preliminary analysis determined that it was caused by running over a landmine.
In September 2022, the U.S. Army Contracting Command (commonly known as Redstone Arsenal) required Lockheed Martin to produce the “Haimas” rocket launcher at full speed. It plans to produce the “Haimas” rocket launcher at a rate of 96 sets (vehicles) per year in the fiscal year 2024 to 2028. Procurement, a total of 480 sets, including exports: Taiwan (29 sets), Australia (20 sets), Italy (21 sets), Morocco (18 sets),Lithuania(8 sets), Estonia (6 sets) and Latvia (6 sets). In addition, there is news that the Philippines is interested in becoming a potential buyer of the 15th “Haimas”.
Comprehensive analysis and judgment show that the U.S. Army, Marine Corps and their allies (including Taiwan, China) will have a total of about 782 “Haimas” multiple rocket launchers by 2028, almost double the number in 2021, and the number of installed units will be large. Part of it is located in the Western Pacific region. The US military is obviously taking advantage of the Russia-Ukraine war to expand key equipment and troops, with the target pointed directly at China. We must pay great attention to this.
List of statistics on the number of “Haimas”
(3) Composition analysis
The “Haimas” launch vehicle is an FMTV series medium-sized tactical military vehicle. It was improved based on the Steyr 12M18 by the Austrian Steyr Company and the American Double Steyr Company. The engine, gearbox, etc. are made in the United States and use the M1140 five-ton truck chassis. , about 7.5 meters long, about 2.4 meters wide, about 2.91 meters high, with a maximum driving speed of about 94 kilometers per hour, a maximum driving distance of about 484 kilometers with a full load of fuel, a total weight of about 13.6 tons when empty, and a total weight of about 13.6 tons in combat. It is about 15.9 tons and mainly consists of three parts: a wheeled chassis truck, a launch pod and a fire control system.
Jane's basic parameter list for the “Haimas” rocket launcher
1. Wheeled chassis truck
The wheeled chassis truck is a series of medium tactical vehicles for the US Army (FMTV) The M1140 standard truck is about 1.5 meters long and 2.4 meters wide at the front. It uses an armored cab and has good protection capabilities. It can carry 3 crew members (commander, gunner and driver). The engine uses Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC engine, chassis adopts 6×6 Universal wheeled chassis, the front end may be slightly different due to different production batches.
Schematic diagram of the front cockpit of the “Haimas” launch vehicle
Schematic diagram of the cockpit. The left side is the driver's seat, responsible for driving. The tire inflation can be adjusted according to the driving terrain to coordinate missile launches; the middle is the commander's position, responsible for issuing attack orders from the center, and interpreting intelligence information such as target coordinates during combat. Normally, you can open the skylight to observe the surrounding environment; the right side is the gunner's position, responsible for operating the control platform, inputting target coordinates and other information, and pressing the second button on the right side of the display to carry out ignition strikes.
As the “Haimas” is marching, a U.S. soldier opens the skylight cover and controls the antennas on both sides with his hands to prevent damage from being scratched by branches on both sides of the road. The large loop circular antenna behind him is used for long-distance voice communications and data links.
On the left side of the rear of the front of the car is the engine fuel tank and chimney, and on the right side is the electronic unit box. Behind them is a rectangular engine case. The lower right side of the engine case is the fuel tank, and the lower sides of the rear are battery boxes.
Caterpillar 3116 seriesenginephoto
2. Launch pod
The launch pod is about 4.5 meters long and 2.4 meters wide. The distance between the front edge and the front of the launch vehicle is about 1.5 meters. It is a metal box structure. The missile launch box (cage) is placed in the middle of the pod. Generally, there are 6 fiberglass tubes inside, 3 on each of the upper and lower layers. The periphery is rigidly fixed with an aluminum alloy rectangular cage. It weighs about 2.27 tons during standard transportation and launch and is fixed by hinges. On the turntable. The launch pod as a whole can achieve flexible rotation within ±180° azimuth angle and 0° to 60° high and low angle, and can carry out firepower strikes on targets in all directions.
Schematic diagram of launch pod
The launch pod as a whole can realize flexible rotation within ±180° azimuth angle and 0° to 60° high and low angle, and can carry out fire strikes on targets in all directions.
There is a square loading and unloading boom installed on the top of the pod, and a crane is installed in the hollow part. It is controlled electrically by a unique handle. When loading, you only need to move the boom backward and lower the sling pendant so that it is in the middle of the top of the ammunition box (cage). The ammunition box is connected at the lifting ring, and then controlled by the operator using the handle. The ammunition box first goes up and then slowly drives into the launch pod. The position can be inspected before launching. The entire loading process only takes about 6 minutes, and the operation is very flexible and convenient.
The soldier opened the tail box door and took out the handle to control the crane
The soldier attaches the sling pendant to the sling ring in the middle of the top of the ammunition box
Lifting the ammunition box “cage” by lifting and landing with a sling
The crane goes up first, the commander uses the handle to control the hoisting, and the soldiers hold the ammunition box (cage) with their hands to maintain balance.
After reaching the same height as the pod, the boom slides horizontally and the soldier assists the ammunition box (cage) to enter the cabin.
3.Fire control system
The fire control system is installed in the “side cabins” on both sides of the launch pod and in the lower compartment. It is composed of multiple networked electronic equipment boxes, mainly including: universal launch interface unit (monitoring system power, hydraulic oil level, temperature and pressure etc.), universal weapon interface unit (providing signals and guiding rocket launches), universal positioning and navigation unit (providing navigation, GPS, inertial guidance, distance and other parameters), etc.
Schematic diagram of each unit of the “Haimas” fire control system
Labeled diagram of each unit of “Haimas” fire control system
(4) Equipped with ammunition
The “Haimas” multiple rocket launch vehicle can launch a variety of ammunition. Depending on the launch box, it can carry 3 different types of ammunition, namely 6 227 mm series rockets and 1 MGM-140 Army Tactical System missile (ATACMS) or 2 Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
An overview of the ammunition that “Haimas” can launch, from left to right2、3、8、9、10Arms sales involving ammunition to the US and Taiwan
1.227mm rocket series (MLRS)
The 227mm rocket series (MLRS) was originally a special ammunition for the M270 tracked multiple rocket launcher and can be used with the “Haimas”. There are currently 6 types, namely M26, M27,M28, M28A1, M30 and M31, all launched in 6-unit mode. Among them, M26 is loaded with traditional cluster munitions and has no guidance capability. Its range is about 32 kilometers, and the extended-range version can reach 45 kilometers; M27, M28 and M28A1 are currently only used for training; M30 and M31 are the current main ammunition, except for the two The warheads are almost the same except for the warheads. The M30 is a prefabricated fragmentation warhead containing 404 submunitions. It has both killing and armor-breaking effects. It uses an aerial fuze, has an explosion height of about 10 meters, and has a large killing coverage area; the M31 is a high-explosive warhead. , weighing about 91 kilograms (200 pounds), uses a multi-mode fuze and can delay air burst. The maximum range of both is about 92 kilometers.
2022Year10In August, Ukraine received U.S.-aided “Haimas”M30A1“type rockets were exposed, it can be inferred that the Ukrainian army's long-range firepower strike capability against Russian targets has a maximum range of92About a kilometer
In March 2021, Lockheed Martin launched the ER-GMLRS extended-range rocket, which uses an improved engine and newly designed missile body and tail guidance. It is still used in a 6-unit package, but the maximum range can reach 150,000 meters, planned production is included in the contract for fiscal year 2023.
Lockheed Martin test launchER-GMLRSextended range rocket
2.MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile (ATACMS)
The MGM-140 “Army Tactical Missile System” missile is a tactical ballistic missile acquired, designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. It uses solid propellant and is about 4 meters long, 610 millimeters in diameter, and has a maximum range of about 300 kilometers. There are currently 5 types of this type of missile, namely M39, M39A1, M48,M57M57E1, all are single-shot, and the ammunition boxes are disguised with the same 6-circle pattern as the 227mm series ammunition boxes to prevent the type of missile being loaded from being leaked.
MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System Missile (ATACMS)photo
Before firing, you can clearly see the front side of the ammunition box.3small circles side by side instead of1a big circle
When launched, the warhead broke out of the window, and it was clearly found that only1missiles
Among them, the M39 is inertial guidance, weighs about 591 kilograms, contains about 950 M74 bullets, has a maximum speed of about Mach 3, and a range of 25-165 kilometers. It can target personnel, equipment, and ammunition within a diameter of about 206 meters. It causes damage to warehouses and other facilities, but its anti-armor capability is average; the M39A1 uses a combination of GPS and inertial guidance. In order to pursue the range, the weight of the warhead is greatly reduced. It weighs about 174 kilograms and contains about 300 M74 warheads. The range is 70-300 thousand. meters, it can also cause damage to personnel, equipment, ammunition depots and other facilities within a wide range, and has average anti-armor capabilities; the M48 uses a combined GPS and inertial guidance mode, and carries the same WDU-18/U.S. Navy Harpoon anti-ship missile. The B-penetrating high-explosive fragmentation warhead weighs about 214 kilograms (472 pounds). The warhead is packaged inside the newly designed WAU-23/B warhead, with a range of 70-270 kilometers; the M57 uses a combined GPS and inertial guidance mode. , carries the same WAU-48/B warhead part as the M23, and uses 3 fuze modes such as point detonation, proximity and delay. It is different from the M48's single point fuze mode and has a range of 70-300 kilometers; the M57E1 is the equivalent of the M39 and M39A1 The modified version is upgraded to the GPS and inertial guidance composite mode, with a WAU-23/B warhead instead of the M74 bomblet. The engine, navigation and guidance hardware, software, and sensors are all different from the M39 and M39A1.
MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System Missile (ATACMS) Schematic diagram of performance of various types of ammunition
3. Precision Strike Missile (PrSM)
The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is a next-generation long-range precision strike missile developed and designed by Lockheed Martin for the US Army. It uses solid propellant and is about 3.96 meters long and 432 millimeters in diameter. The initial design range is 60-550 kilometers. m, we plan to switch to it laterramjettechnology to increase the maximum range to more than 1,000 kilometers, which is the “core” weaponry and equipment that the US military is currently focusing on developing.
Lockheed Martin’s official website’s promotional diagram for each component of the missile
In order to increase the range, the warhead of this type of missile only weighs about 90.8 kilograms (100 pounds) and has average lethality against large-scale targets. However, it is equipped with a variety of seekers, using a radio frequency and infrared imaging composite seeker developed from LRASM. , the accuracy of striking land targets is significantly improved, and it can also carry out precise strikes on moving targets at sea;This missile carries 2 missiles in a standard magazine, doubling the quantity compared to ATACMS. The fire strike effectiveness of the unit during combat time is significantly improved;It is compatible with the M270 tracked rocket launcher and the “Haimas” rocket launcher Category 2 launcher, and can meet the long-range precision shooting (LRPF) requirements of the US Army.
2023Year12moon8Lockheed Martin delivered the first batch of precision strike missiles to the U.S. Army on Japan
(5) Auxiliary vehicles
In addition to missile launch vehicles, the “Haimas” system is also equipped with support vehicles such as command and control vehicles, ammunition supply vehicles, supply trailers and guard vehicles (“Hummers”).
1. Command and control vehicle
The command and control vehicles sold by the US military to countries such as Singapore in the early days were modified from the LMTV (Light Medium Tactical Vehicle) series of light tactical military vehicles. Later, most of the command and control vehicles used by the US military were modified “Hummer” vehicles. The command and control vehicle is mainly used to provide intelligence support to the “Haimas” missile launch vehicle.
The United States sells command and control vehicles equipped with Singapore's “Haimas” system forFMTVSeries medium tactical military vehicle modification
The command and control vehicle equipped with the US military's “Haimas” system is modified for the “Hummer” vehicle
The U.S. aided Ukraine's “Haimas” missile launch vehicle was destroyed by Russian tactical missiles,1A command and control vehicle modified from a “Hummer” was at the scene.
Photos of work in the command and control vehicle cabin, usually of intelligence analysts
2. Ammunition supply vehicle
The ammunition supply truck, like the launch vehicle, adopts the US Army Medium Tactical Vehicle Series (FMTV) M1140 standard truck. The cab has armor protection. A spare tire is located on the right side between the cab and the compartment. A small A crane is used to hoist the “Haimas” missile launch box (cage). An ammunition supply vehicle can load 2 ammunition boxes (cages). In order to increase the amount of ammunition carried, an additional one can be mounted behind the ammunition supply vehicle during combat. One trailer, the front and rear carriages can each carry 2 magazine units, a total of 4 6-link rocket launchers.
Ammunition supply truck photos
U.S. soldiers are lifting and unloading ammunition boxes (cages) from ammunition supply vehicles. Each vehicle2ammunition box (cage)
1additional ammunition supply vehicle1Trailer, loaded for target practice4With empty ammunition box (cage)
3.Other guaranteed vehicles
Other support vehicles mainly include supply trailers and guard vehicles, usually served by “Hummer” vehicles (the supply trailer also has the FMTV medium tactical vehicle type). The supply trailer is equipped with a hook in the front, and a mobile power box can be loaded in the rear compartment for use by the command and control vehicle. ;The guard vehicle is responsible for guarding and clearing the way, and is generally equipped with machine guns and other weapons on the roof.
Supply trailer, with a trailer hook in front and a mobile power box in the back
“Hummer” security vehicle is responsible for guarding and clearing the way
(6) Transportation tools
The “Haimas” rocket launcher is mainly transported over long distances by various types of transport aircraft such as C-130, C-17 and C-5 currently in service in the US military to achieve its “high mobility”.
1.C-130 transport aircraft
Under normal circumstances, the C-130 transport aircraft is mainly responsible for the medium and short-distance transportation of the “Haimas” missile launcher. One C-130 transport aircraft can only carry one “Haimas” missile launch vehicle, and due to the small cabin space of the C-130 transport aircraft, the rearview mirrors and other devices on both sides of the vehicle must be moved when transporting the “Haimas” missile launch vehicle. Fold the tires, deflate the tires, and install soft materials in the aircraft cabin to prevent collision damage due to airflow turbulence during flight.
Loading and unloading front and rear sides1A soldier deflates a tire, front side2A soldier is using a tape measure to simply measure the height of the vehicle so that the launch vehicle can drive in safelyC-130Transport aircraft cabin
After the tire is deflated, it is obviously deflated
1A “Haimas” missile launch vehicle is preparing to drive inC-130Transport aircraft cabin
“Haimas” missile launch vehicle entersC-130Photo of the cabin of a transport aircraft. There are tracks in the cabin for fixation. The sides and top of the cabin are paved with soft materials to prevent bumps and collisions during transportation.
2.C-17 transport aircraft
The C-17 transport aircraft is mainly responsible for medium and long-distance transportation of the “Haimas” system. Normally, a C-17 transport aircraft can carry 2 “Haimas” missile launch vehicles, 1 control and command vehicle and 1 “Hummer” guard vehicle (loading 1 mobile power supply).
2020Year,1shelfC-17Transport aircraft transports U.S. Marine Corps14Marine Regiment No.2battalion of marines,2“Haimas” missile launch vehicle1control command vehicle and1“Hummer” security vehicle (loaded1mobile power supply) as an independent transport unit, transported to Fort Bliss, Texas, to participate in live-fire target training
2021Year8moon12On Japan, in order to strengthen the “interoperability” of weapons and equipment with allies, the Royal Australian Air Force's Darwin Air Force Base in the Northern Territory1shelfC-17The transport aircraft is responsible for transporting the U.S. Marine Corps' “Haimas” missile launcher and other support vehicles to the Australian east coast exercise location as part of the “Haimas” global rapid penetration exercise.
3.C-5 transport aircraft
The C-5 transport aircraft is mainly responsible for the global long-distance and large-scale transportation of the “Haimas” system. Under normal circumstances, a C-5 transport aircraft can carry 8 “Haimas” missile launch vehicles, or it can carry multiple “Haimas” missile launch vehicles, control and command vehicles, ammunition supply vehicles and “Hummer” guard vehicles. combat unit.
2023Year2moon7Japan, U.S. Marine Corps1Division11Marine Regiment No.5The battalion conducts a loading exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Pendleton, California, driving the “HiMas” missile launch vehicle to the U.S. Air Force1shelfC-5On board the Galaxy Fighter, practice1“Haimas” combat platoonC-5Self-sufficient loading and transportation on transport aircraft
2A “Haimas” missile launch vehicle drove in side by sideC-5Inside the transport aircraft cabin
1After a “Haimas” missile launch vehicle was fixed in position, another1Vehicles line up to drive in, and visually observe how many seats can be accommodated in a single row in the cabin.4“Haimas” missile launch vehicles, double row total8vehicle
(7) Combat organization
The establishment of the U.S. Army's “Haimas” rocket launcher is basically based on the battalion as the largest unit, which is affiliated to the field artillery brigade (regiment) of the Army, the National Guard or the Marine Corps. Before 2021, each battalion will have 2 company-level combat units. , 1 company-level combat support unit, each combat company is equipped with 8 sets of “Haimas” rocket launcher systems; after 2011, the organization of each battalion was changed from the old 2×8 structure to the new 3×9 structure, which means it has 3 Company-level combat unit, 1 company-level combat support unit, each combat company is equipped with 9 sets of “Haimas” rocket launcher systems. This expansion quantity is basically consistent with the quantity that the US military requires Lockheed Martin to expand production and purchase in 2022.
Open source information shows that the 3rd Battalion of the 27th Field Artillery Regiment under the US 18th Field Artillery Brigade was reorganized in November 2021, and the 3rd Battalion of the 321st Field Artillery Regiment was reorganized in July 2023.
The “Haimas” system sold by the United States generally includes 1 missile launch vehicle, 2 ammunition supply trucks and 2 supply trailers. About 8 missile launch vehicles are equipped with 1 command and control vehicle. The cost of a “Haimas” system includes Ammunition is about 5 million US dollars (before the Russo-Ukrainian war). By sorting out the public combat training data of the US military, it was found that the US military itself generally consists of 2 missile launch vehicles, 1 command and control vehicle, 2 ammunition supply vehicles, 1 supply trailer and 1 “Hummer” guard vehicle to form a small basic operation unit.
Photos of a U.S. Army “Haimas” combat unit on its way to a field target practice
two,Image interpretation
(one)Interpretation characteristics of missile launch vehicles
1. The launch vehicle body is about 7.5 meters long and 2.4 meters wide, the missile launch device is about 4.5 meters long, and the distance between the front edge of the launch device and the rear edge of the launch vehicle front is about 1.5 meters, which is the main basis for interpretation;
2. The front of the launch vehicle is about 1.5 meters long and 2.4 meters wide. It has a square or circular sunroof cover on the top, which has obvious features in the image;
3. The rear of the launch vehicle is a square loading boom, which is longer than the launch pod and has obvious features;
4. Wedge-shaped front section and square launcher assembly at the rear end;
5. There is a “1”-shaped crane device on the top of the launch pod, which is the most obvious feature of the interpretation;
6. In the middle of the launch pod are the circular canisters of the 3-type rockets, which are clearly visible in the image.show; show
7. The launch vehicle currently has two coatings: jungle green and desert yellow;
8. There are 1 antenna on each side of the front of the car, and the shadows in the upright state can assist interpretation;
9. The US military's “Haimas” are deployed in artillery battalions of the Army, National Guard and Marine Corps, and can often be found in images of their “weapon pools.”
Top view of the “Haimas” missile launch vehicle
“Haimas” missile launch vehicle photo annotation map
Annotated map of satellite images of “Haimas” missile launch vehicle
When the antennas on both sides are raised, the shadows can be used to aid interpretation.
(two)Interpretation characteristics of other protected vehicles
1. Ammunition supply vehicle
(1) The ammunition supply vehicle and the launch vehicle use the same chassis shape, about 7.5 meters long and 2.4 meters wide. The transport carriage is about 4.5 meters long. The distance between the carriage and the rear edge of the front is about 0.9 meters, which is the main basis for interpretation;
(2) The front of the ammunition supply vehicle was square in the early stage, and later adopted the same downward-sloping front end as the launch vehicle (with protective armor installed);
(3) There is a small crane at the rear of the ammunition supply vehicle, which is usually folded and can be opened to lift the ammunition box (cage) during operation;
(4) The compartment of the ammunition supply vehicle is often loaded with 2 sets of upper, 3 and lower 3-type rocket round cartridges side by side, which is more obvious in the image;
(5) The ammunition supply vehicle can usually be equipped with a carriage of the same shape as itself to increase the number of missiles transported in a single frequency, and the characteristics are obvious in the image;
(6) Ammunition supply vehicles currently have two coatings: jungle green and desert yellow;
(7) Often parked near the “Haimas” missile launch vehicle in the “weapons pool”.
“Haimas” ammunition supply truck photo annotation map
“Haimas” ammunition supply vehicle satellite image annotation map
2. Command and control vehicle
(1) Command and control vehicles come in two types: truck and “Hummer” vehicle modifications. Among them, the US military mostly uses “Hummer” vehicle modifications. The body is about 4.9 meters long and 2.1 meters wide. The front of the vehicle is in the standard shape of “Hummer” and the body is a box. Body is the primary characteristic for interpretation;
(2) The front cab is higher than the front hood, there is a square fence-like ventilation net on the hood, and there is a chimney on the right side of the hood near the cab;
(3) There is a square chassis on the left side above the rear of the cockpit, and a cylindrical device on the right side. The features are detailed in the image;
(4) The rear compartment is rectangular in shape and higher than the cab;
(5) Generally equipped with mobile power supply;
(6) Command and control vehicles are painted in jungle green, camouflage color, desert color, etc.;
(7) Chimneys and antennas can be interpreted through shadows;
(8) Park in the area near the “Haimas” missile launch vehicle.
“Haimas” command and control vehicle photo annotation map
“Haimas” command and control vehicle satellite imagelike annotation map
3. Security vehicle
The guard vehicle is generally a “Hummer” vehicle with an obvious shape, and the relevant interpretation characteristics will not be introduced in detail.
“Hummer” security vehicle clears the way for “Haimas” convoy exercise
To be continued!
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