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BM-27 Uragan vs BM-30 Smerch

BM-27 Uragan vs BM-30 Smerch at a glance — weight 20,000 vs 43,700 kg, range 500 vs 850 km, crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) vs 4 members.

BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
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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 850 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 --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch?
The BM-30 Smerch has a longer operational range at 850 km compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 500 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, against 4 for the BM-30 Smerch.
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.