BM-27 Uragan vs M142 HIMARS
The BM-27 Uragan and the M142 HIMARS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Splav State Research and Production Enterprise and Lockheed Martin respectively. The BM-27 Uragan weighs 20.0 tons vs 16.2 tons for the M142 HIMARS. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BM-27 Uragan vs 94 km/h for the M142 HIMARS. Operational range is 500 km for the BM-27 Uragan vs 480 km for the M142 HIMARS. The BM-27 Uragan is armed with a 16 × 220mm rocket tubes, while the M142 HIMARS carries a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile. The BM-27 Uragan has been produced in 700 units vs 750 for the M142 HIMARS. The BM-27 Uragan entered service 30 years before the M142 HIMARS (1975 vs 2005).
| 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 |
| Introduced in 2005, the United States' M142 HIMARS is a light multiple rocket launcher mounted on a five-ton wheeled truck chassis for mobile artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Light multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| Number produced | 750 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) |
| Engine | ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp |
| Main armament | 16 × 220mm rocket tubes |
| Combat weight | 16.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.94 m |
| Width | 2.44 m |
| Height | 3.18 m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, second in command, driver) |
| Engine | Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp |
| Main armament | 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BM-27 Uragan or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or M142 HIMARS?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M142 HIMARS's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-27 Uragan or M142 HIMARS?
The BM-27 Uragan is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-27 Uragan or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is longer at 6.94 meters compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-27 Uragan and M142 HIMARS require?
The BM-27 Uragan requires a larger crew of 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-27 Uragan or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has been produced in greater numbers with 750 units compared to 700 units of the BM-27 Uragan.
What are the main armaments of the BM-27 Uragan and M142 HIMARS?
The BM-27 Uragan is armed with 16 × 220mm rocket tubes while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.