Astros II vs BM-30 Smerch

The Astros II and the BM-30 Smerch 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 90 km for the BM-30 Smerch. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the BM-30 Smerch carries a 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528). The BM-30 Smerch entered service 1 years before the Astros II (1989 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.
Profile of Astros II
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Avibras
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
The BM-30 Smerch is a Soviet heavy multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1987, featuring twelve 300mm launch tubes mounted on an 8x8 wheeled chassis.
Profile of BM-30 Smerch
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Operational range 300 km â—‰
Crew --
Main armament SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket
Secondary weapon SS-150 450 mm rockets
Operational range 90 km â—‰
Crew 4 members
Main armament 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528)
Secondary weapon 12-round launch tube cluster

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or BM-30 Smerch?
The Astros II has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 90 km.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and BM-30 Smerch?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the BM-30 Smerch carries 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) as its main armament.