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Astros II vs BM-21 Grad

Astros II vs BM-21 Grad at a glance — range 300 vs 750 km, crew 3 vs —.

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Astros II
BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-21 Grad
Specifications
Astros II BM-21 Grad
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher Self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Avibras Motovilikha Plants
Number produced 270 units 100,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 13.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 300 km 750 km
Crew 3 three-member crew
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Astros II BM-21 Grad
Main armament SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket 40 launch tubes
Secondary weapon SS-150 450 mm rockets 122 mm M-21OF rocket
Engine -- water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine
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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.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or BM-21 Grad?
The BM-21 Grad is heavier at 13.7 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
How many crew members do the Astros II and BM-21 Grad require?
The BM-21 Grad requires a larger crew of three-member crew compared to the Astros II's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astros II or BM-21 Grad?
The BM-21 Grad has been produced in greater numbers with 100,000 units compared to 270 units of the Astros II.
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.