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BM-27 Uragan vs RM-70

BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
RM-70 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇿 RM-70
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Specifications
BM-27 Uragan RM-70
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom
Number produced 700 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 33.7 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 500 km 400 km
Length -- m 8.75 m
Width -- m 2.50 m
Height -- m 2.70 m
Crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) 6
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-27 Uragan RM-70
Main armament 16 × 220mm rocket tubes 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher)
Secondary weapon -- 7.62 mm vz. 59 universal machine gun
Engine ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp Tatra T-903-3 V12 multi-fuel, 250 hp (184 kW)

Overview

The BM-27 Uragan and the RM-70 are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Splav State Research and Production Enterprise and ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom respectively.

The BM-27 Uragan weighs 20.0 tons vs 33.7 tons for the RM-70. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BM-27 Uragan vs 85 km/h for the RM-70. Operational range is 500 km for the BM-27 Uragan vs 400 km for the RM-70. The BM-27 Uragan is armed with a 16 × 220mm rocket tubes, while the RM-70 carries a 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher).

The RM-70 entered service 3 years before the BM-27 Uragan (1972 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-27 Uragan or RM-70?
The RM-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or RM-70?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the RM-70's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-27 Uragan or RM-70?
The RM-70 is heavier at 33.7 tons combat weight compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-27 Uragan or RM-70?
The RM-70 is longer at 8.75 meters compared to the BM-27 Uragan's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-27 Uragan and RM-70 require?
The BM-27 Uragan requires a larger crew of 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) compared to the RM-70's 6 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BM-27 Uragan and RM-70?
The BM-27 Uragan is armed with 16 × 220mm rocket tubes while the RM-70 carries 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher) as its main armament.