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BM-27 Uragan vs BM-30 Smerch

BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
BM-30 Smerch multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-30 Smerch
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Specifications
BM-27 Uragan BM-30 Smerch
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Launch Rocket System Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Splav State Research and Production Enterprise
Number produced 700 units 550 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 43.7 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 500 km 90 km
Crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) 4 members
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-27 Uragan BM-30 Smerch
Main armament 16 × 220mm rocket tubes 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528)
Secondary weapon -- 12-round launch tube cluster
Engine ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp --

Overview

The BM-27 Uragan and the BM-30 Smerch are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Splav State Research and Production Enterprise and Splav State Research and Production Enterprise respectively.

At 43.7 tons, the BM-30 Smerch is 2.2:1 the BM-27 Uragan's 20.0 tons. Operational range is 500 km for the BM-27 Uragan vs 90 km for the BM-30 Smerch. The BM-27 Uragan is armed with a 16 × 220mm rocket tubes, while the BM-30 Smerch carries a 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528).

The BM-27 Uragan has been produced in 700 units vs 550 for the BM-30 Smerch. The BM-27 Uragan entered service 14 years before the BM-30 Smerch (1975 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-27 Uragan is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 90 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-30 Smerch is heavier at 43.7 tons combat weight compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 20.0 tons.
How many crew members do the BM-27 Uragan and BM-30 Smerch require?
The BM-27 Uragan requires a larger crew of 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 4 members crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-27 Uragan has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 550 units of the BM-30 Smerch.
What are the main armaments of the BM-27 Uragan and BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-27 Uragan is armed with 16 × 220mm rocket tubes while the BM-30 Smerch carries 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) as its main armament.