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Astros II vs BM-27 Uragan

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Astros II
BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
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Specifications
Astros II BM-27 Uragan
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher Multiple Launch Rocket System
Manufacturer Avibras Splav State Research and Production Enterprise
Number produced 270 units 700 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 300 km 500 km
Crew -- 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew)
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Armament & Powertrain
Astros II BM-27 Uragan
Main armament SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket 16 × 220mm rocket tubes
Secondary weapon SS-150 450 mm rockets --
Engine -- ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp

Overview

The Astros II and the BM-27 Uragan are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Avibras and Splav State Research and Production Enterprise respectively.

Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 500 km for the BM-27 Uragan. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the BM-27 Uragan carries a 16 × 220mm rocket tubes.

The Astros II has been produced in 270 units vs 700 for the BM-27 Uragan. The BM-27 Uragan entered service 8 years before the Astros II (1975 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Astros II or BM-27 Uragan?
The BM-27 Uragan is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Astros II's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or BM-27 Uragan?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or BM-27 Uragan?
The BM-27 Uragan is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astros II or BM-27 Uragan?
The BM-27 Uragan has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 270 units of the Astros II.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and BM-27 Uragan?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the BM-27 Uragan carries 16 × 220mm rocket tubes as its main armament.