Astros II vs BM-21 Grad
The Astros II and the BM-21 Grad are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Avibras and Motovilikha Plants respectively. Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 750 km for the BM-21 Grad. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the BM-21 Grad carries a 40 launch tubes. The BM-21 Grad entered service 27 years before the Astros II (1963 vs 1990).
| The Astros II is a Brazilian multiple launch rocket system introduced in 1983, featuring a modular design that allows it to fire rockets of various calibers. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Avibras |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1963, the BM-21 Grad is a multiple rocket launcher featuring a 40-tube 122mm launch array mounted on a truck chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Motovilikha Plants |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket |
| Secondary weapon | SS-150 450 mm rockets |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h |
| Operational range | 750 km â—‰ |
| Crew | three-member crew |
| Engine | water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine |
| Main armament | 40 launch tubes |
| Secondary weapon | 122 mm M-21OF rocket |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Astros II or BM-21 Grad?
The BM-21 Grad is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Astros II's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or BM-21 Grad?
The BM-21 Grad has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and BM-21 Grad?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the BM-21 Grad carries 40 launch tubes as its main armament.