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Astros II vs RM-70

Astros II vs RM-70 at a glance — range 300 vs 400 km, crew 3 vs 6.

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
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RM-70 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇿 RM-70Full specs
Specifications
Astros II RM-70
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher Multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Avibras ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom
Number produced 270 units 1,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 33.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 300 km 400 km
Length -- m 8.75 m
Width -- m 2.50 m
Height -- m 2.70 m
Crew 3 6
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Armament & Powertrain
Astros II RM-70
Main armament SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher)
Secondary weapon SS-150 450 mm rockets 7.62 mm vz. 59 universal machine gun
Engine -- Tatra T-903-3 V12 multi-fuel, 250 hp (184 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or RM-70?
The RM-70 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
How many crew members do the Astros II and RM-70 require?
The RM-70 requires a larger crew of 6, against 3 for the Astros II.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Astros II or RM-70?
The RM-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 270 units of the Astros II.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and RM-70?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the RM-70 carries 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher) as its main armament.