BM-30 Smerch vs M142 HIMARS
The BM-30 Smerch and the M142 HIMARS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Splav State Research and Production Enterprise and Lockheed Martin respectively. Operational range is 90 km for the BM-30 Smerch vs 480 km for the M142 HIMARS. The BM-30 Smerch is armed with a 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528), while the M142 HIMARS carries a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile. The BM-30 Smerch entered service 16 years before the M142 HIMARS (1989 vs 2005).
| The BM-30 Smerch is a Soviet heavy multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1987, featuring twelve 300mm launch tubes mounted on an 8x8 wheeled chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher |
| Manufacturer | Splav State Research and Production Enterprise |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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. | |
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| 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 |
| Combat weight | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 90 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 4 members |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) |
| Secondary weapon | 12-round launch tube cluster |
| Combat weight | 16.3 tons |
| Maximum speed | 94 km/h |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| 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 |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the BM-30 Smerch or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-30 Smerch or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 90 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-30 Smerch or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is heavier at 16.2 tons combat weight compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-30 Smerch or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is longer at 6.94 meters compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-30 Smerch and M142 HIMARS require?
The BM-30 Smerch requires a larger crew of 4 members compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BM-30 Smerch and M142 HIMARS?
The BM-30 Smerch is armed with 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.