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Astros II vs BM-27 Uragan

Astros II vs BM-27 Uragan at a glance — range 300 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs —.

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Astros II
BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
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 3 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew)
Performance Radar Chart
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
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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.
How many crew members do the Astros II and BM-27 Uragan require?
The BM-27 Uragan requires a larger crew of 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) compared to the Astros II's 3 crew members.
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.