Astros II vs BM-27 Uragan
The Astros II and the BM-27 Uragan are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Avibras and Splav State Research and Production Enterprise respectively. Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 500 km for the BM-27 Uragan. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the BM-27 Uragan carries a 16 × 220mm rocket tubes. The BM-27 Uragan entered service 15 years before the Astros II (1975 vs 1990).
| 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Avibras |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The BM-27 Uragan is a Soviet self-propelled multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1975, featuring sixteen 220mm launch tubes mounted on a ZIL-135 8x8 chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Manufacturer | Splav State Research and Production Enterprise |
| Number produced | 700 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket |
| Secondary weapon | SS-150 450 mm rockets |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Crew | 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) |
| Engine | ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp |
| Main armament | 16 × 220mm rocket tubes |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Astros II or BM-27 Uragan?
The BM-27 Uragan is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Astros II's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or BM-27 Uragan?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or BM-27 Uragan?
The BM-27 Uragan is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and BM-27 Uragan?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the BM-27 Uragan carries 16 × 220mm rocket tubes as its main armament.