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BM-21 Grad vs M142 HIMARS

BM-21 Grad vs M142 HIMARS at a glance — weight 13,700 vs 16,250 kg, top speed 75 vs 94 km/h, range 750 vs 480 km, crew three-member crew vs 3 (commander, second in command, driver).

BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
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M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
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Specifications
BM-21 Grad M142 HIMARS
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher Light multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Lockheed Martin
Number produced 100,000 units 750 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.9 million
Combat weight 13.7 tons 16.3 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 94 km/h
Operational range 750 km 480 km
Length -- m 6.94 m
Width -- m 2.44 m
Height -- m 3.18 m
Crew three-member crew 3 (commander, second in command, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-21 Grad M142 HIMARS
Main armament 40 launch tubes 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Secondary weapon 122 mm M-21OF rocket --
Engine water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-21 Grad or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the BM-21 Grad's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-21 Grad or M142 HIMARS?
The BM-21 Grad has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the M142 HIMARS's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-21 Grad or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is heavier at 16.2 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 M142 HIMARS?
The BM-21 Grad has been produced in greater numbers with 100,000 units compared to 750 units of the M142 HIMARS.
What are the main armaments of the BM-21 Grad and M142 HIMARS?
The BM-21 Grad is armed with 40 launch tubes while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.