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BM-21 Grad vs BM-30 Smerch

BM-21 Grad vs BM-30 Smerch at a glance — weight 13,700 vs 43,700 kg, range 750 vs 850 km, crew three-member crew vs 4 members.

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Specifications
BM-21 Grad BM-30 Smerch
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Splav State Research and Production Enterprise
Number produced 100,000 units 550 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 13.7 tons 43.7 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 750 km 850 km
Crew three-member crew 4 members
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-21 Grad BM-30 Smerch
Main armament 40 launch tubes 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528)
Secondary weapon 122 mm M-21OF rocket 12-round launch tube cluster
Engine water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the BM-21 Grad or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-30 Smerch has a longer operational range at 850 km compared to the BM-21 Grad's 750 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-21 Grad or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-30 Smerch is heavier at 43.7 tons combat weight compared to the BM-21 Grad's 13.7 tons.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-21 Grad or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-21 Grad has been produced in greater numbers with 100,000 units compared to 550 units of the BM-30 Smerch.
What are the main armaments of the BM-21 Grad and BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-21 Grad is armed with 40 launch tubes while the BM-30 Smerch carries 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) as its main armament.