Astros II vs BM-30 Smerch
Astros II vs BM-30 Smerch at a glance — range 300 vs 850 km, crew 3 vs 4 members.
Specifications
|
Astros II |
BM-30 Smerch |
| Origin country |
🇧🇷 Brazil |
🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category |
Multiple Launch Rocket System |
Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type |
Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher |
Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer |
Avibras |
Splav State Research and Production Enterprise |
| Number produced |
270 units |
550 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
0.0 tons |
43.7 tons |
| Operational range |
300 km |
850 km |
| Crew |
3 |
4 members |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Astros II |
BM-30 Smerch |
| Main armament |
SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket |
300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) |
| Secondary weapon |
SS-150 450 mm rockets |
12-round launch tube cluster |
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Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-30 Smerch has a longer operational range at 850 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
How many crew members do the Astros II and BM-30 Smerch require?
The BM-30 Smerch requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the Astros II.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astros II or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-30 Smerch has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 270 units of the Astros II.
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.
