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BM-27 Uragan vs M142 HIMARS

BM-27 Uragan vs M142 HIMARS at a glance — weight 20,000 vs 16,250 kg, top speed 65 vs 94 km/h, range 500 vs 480 km, crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) vs 3 (commander, second in command, driver).

BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M142 HIMARS
Specifications
BM-27 Uragan M142 HIMARS
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Launch Rocket System Light multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Lockheed Martin
Number produced 700 units 750 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.9 million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 16.3 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 94 km/h
Operational range 500 km 480 km
Length -- m 6.94 m
Width -- m 2.44 m
Height -- m 3.18 m
Crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) 3 (commander, second in command, driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BM-27 Uragan M142 HIMARS
Main armament 16 × 220mm rocket tubes 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Engine ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
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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.