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
Overview
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 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.
