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BM-27 Uragan vs M270 MLRS

BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
M270 MLRS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M270 MLRS
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Specifications
BM-27 Uragan M270 MLRS
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Rocket Launcher System
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Lockheed Martin Vought Systems
Number produced 700 units 1,450 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.3 million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 25.2 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 500 km 483 km
Length -- m 6.55 m
Width -- m 3.60 m
Height -- m -- m
Crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-27 Uragan M270 MLRS
Main armament 16 × 220mm rocket tubes 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette
Engine ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The BM-27 Uragan and the M270 MLRS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Splav State Research and Production Enterprise and Lockheed Martin Vought Systems respectively.

The BM-27 Uragan weighs 20.0 tons vs 25.2 tons for the M270 MLRS. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BM-27 Uragan vs 72 km/h for the M270 MLRS. Operational range is 500 km for the BM-27 Uragan vs 483 km for the M270 MLRS. The BM-27 Uragan is armed with a 16 × 220mm rocket tubes, while the M270 MLRS carries a 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette.

The BM-27 Uragan has been produced in 700 units vs 1,450 for the M270 MLRS. The BM-27 Uragan entered service 8 years before the M270 MLRS (1975 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-27 Uragan or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or M270 MLRS?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M270 MLRS's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-27 Uragan or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is heavier at 25.2 tons combat weight compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-27 Uragan or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-27 Uragan and M270 MLRS require?
The BM-27 Uragan requires a larger crew of 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) compared to the M270 MLRS's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-27 Uragan or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has been produced in greater numbers with 1,450 units compared to 700 units of the BM-27 Uragan.
What are the main armaments of the BM-27 Uragan and M270 MLRS?
The BM-27 Uragan is armed with 16 × 220mm rocket tubes while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.