BM-27 Uragan vs M142 HIMARS

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).

BM-27 Uragan

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.
Profile of BM-27 Uragan
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
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M142 HIMARS

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.
Profile of M142 HIMARS
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
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BM-27 Uragan

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

M142 HIMARS

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

Performance Radar Chart

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.

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