Astros II vs M270 MLRS
The Astros II and the M270 MLRS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Avibras and Lockheed Martin Vought Systems respectively. Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 483 km for the M270 MLRS. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the M270 MLRS carries a 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette.
| 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. | |
| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Avibras |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American multiple rocket launcher system, over 1450 units built, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Vought Systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Rocket Launcher System |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Vought Systems |
| Number produced | 1,450 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.3 million |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket |
| Secondary weapon | SS-150 450 mm rockets |
| Combat weight | 25.2 tons |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m |
| Width | 3.60 m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Astros II or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Astros II's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is heavier at 25.2 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Astros II or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the Astros II's 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and M270 MLRS?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.