BM-21 Grad vs M110 Howitzer
The BM-21 Grad is a Multiple Launch Rocket System, while the M110 Howitzer is a Self-Propelled Artillery. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BM-21 Grad vs 54.7 km/h for the M110 Howitzer. Operational range is 750 km for the BM-21 Grad vs 30 km for the M110 Howitzer. The BM-21 Grad is armed with a 40 launch tubes, while the M110 Howitzer carries a M2A2 203mm howitzer.
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1963, the BM-21 Grad is a multiple rocket launcher featuring a 40-tube 122mm launch array mounted on a truck chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Motovilikha Plants |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M110 is a United States self-propelled heavy artillery vehicle introduced in 1963, distinguished by its 203mm howitzer mounted on an open-topped chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY |
| Number produced | 1,023 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 750 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | three-member crew |
| Engine | water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine |
| Main armament | 40 launch tubes |
| Secondary weapon | 122 mm M-21OF rocket |
| Combat weight | 28.4 tons |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 30 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.47 m |
| Width | 3.15 m |
| Height | 3.15 m |
| Crew | 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp |
| Main armament | M2A2 203mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BM-21 Grad or M110 Howitzer?
The BM-21 Grad is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-21 Grad or M110 Howitzer?
The BM-21 Grad has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the M110 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-21 Grad or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer is heavier at 28.4 tons combat weight compared to the BM-21 Grad's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-21 Grad or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer is longer at 7.47 meters compared to the BM-21 Grad's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-21 Grad and M110 Howitzer require?
The BM-21 Grad requires a larger crew of three-member crew compared to the M110 Howitzer's 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BM-21 Grad and M110 Howitzer?
The BM-21 Grad is armed with 40 launch tubes while the M110 Howitzer carries M2A2 203mm howitzer as its main armament.