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BM-30 Smerch vs K239 Chunmoo

BM-30 Smerch vs K239 Chunmoo at a glance — weight 43,700 vs 31,000 kg, range 850 vs 450 km, crew 4 members vs 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle).

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Specifications
BM-30 Smerch K239 Chunmoo
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher Self-propelled multiple launch rocket system
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Hanwha Aerospace
Number produced 550 units 356 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.9 million
Combat weight 43.7 tons 31.0 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 80 km/h
Operational range 850 km 450 km
Length -- m 9.00 m
Width -- m 2.90 m
Height -- m 3.30 m
Crew 4 members 3 (K239L launcher vehicle); 2 (K239T ammunition support vehicle)
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-30 Smerch K239 Chunmoo
Main armament 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) K33 131 mm unguided rockets
Secondary weapon 12-round launch tube cluster KM26A2 230 mm rockets
Engine -- HD Hyundai Infracore DV11K 6-cylinder diesel, 450 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the BM-30 Smerch or K239 Chunmoo?
The BM-30 Smerch has a longer operational range at 850 km compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-30 Smerch or K239 Chunmoo?
The BM-30 Smerch is heavier at 43.7 tons combat weight compared to the K239 Chunmoo's 31.0 tons.
How many crew members do the BM-30 Smerch and K239 Chunmoo require?
The BM-30 Smerch requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the K239 Chunmoo.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-30 Smerch or K239 Chunmoo?
The BM-30 Smerch has been produced in greater numbers with 550 units compared to 356 units of the K239 Chunmoo.
What are the main armaments of the BM-30 Smerch and K239 Chunmoo?
The BM-30 Smerch is armed with 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) while the K239 Chunmoo carries K33 131 mm unguided rockets as its main armament.