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Astros II vs BM-21 Grad

Astros II vs BM-21 Grad at a glance โ€” range 300 vs 750 km, crew 3 vs three-member crew.

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Astros IIFull specs
BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ BM-21 GradFull specs
Specifications
Astros II BM-21 Grad
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ 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
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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 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 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.