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BM-27 Uragan vs K239 Chunmoo

BM-27 Uragan vs K239 Chunmoo at a glance — weight 20,000 vs 31,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 80 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) vs 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle).

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Specifications
BM-27 Uragan K239 Chunmoo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Launch Rocket System Self-propelled multiple launch rocket system
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Hanwha Aerospace
Number produced 700 units 356 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.9 million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 31.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length -- m 9.00 m
Width -- m 2.90 m
Height -- m 3.30 m
Crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle)
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-27 Uragan K239 Chunmoo
Main armament 16 × 220mm rocket tubes K33 131 mm unguided rockets
Secondary weapon -- KM26A2 230 mm rockets
Engine ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp HD Hyundai Infracore DV11K 6-cylinder diesel, 450 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-27 Uragan or K239 Chunmoo?
The K239 Chunmoo is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or K239 Chunmoo?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-27 Uragan or K239 Chunmoo?
The K239 Chunmoo is heavier at 31.0 tons combat weight compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 20.0 tons.
How many crew members do the BM-27 Uragan and K239 Chunmoo require?
The BM-27 Uragan requires a larger crew of 6, against 3 for the K239 Chunmoo.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-27 Uragan or K239 Chunmoo?
The BM-27 Uragan has been produced in greater numbers with 700 units compared to 356 units of the K239 Chunmoo.
What are the main armaments of the BM-27 Uragan and K239 Chunmoo?
The BM-27 Uragan is armed with 16 × 220mm rocket tubes while the K239 Chunmoo carries K33 131 mm unguided rockets as its main armament.