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BM-27 Uragan vs RM-70

BM-27 Uragan vs RM-70 at a glance — weight 20,000 vs 33,700 kg, top speed 65 vs 85 km/h, range 500 vs 400 km, crew — vs 6.

BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
RM-70 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇿 RM-70
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 1,200 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
Performance Radar Chart
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)
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-27 Uragan or RM-70?
The RM-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 700 units of the BM-27 Uragan.
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.