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BM-30 Smerch vs M142 HIMARS

BM-30 Smerch multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-30 Smerch
M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M142 HIMARS
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Specifications
BM-30 Smerch M142 HIMARS
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher Light multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Lockheed Martin
Number produced 550 units 750 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.9 million
Combat weight 43.7 tons 16.3 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 94 km/h
Operational range 90 km 480 km
Length -- m 6.94 m
Width -- m 2.44 m
Height -- m 3.18 m
Crew 4 members 3 (commander, second in command, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-30 Smerch M142 HIMARS
Main armament 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Secondary weapon 12-round launch tube cluster --
Engine -- Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
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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 BM-30 Smerch is heavier at 43.7 tons combat weight compared to the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-30 Smerch or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has been produced in greater numbers with 750 units compared to 550 units of the BM-30 Smerch.
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.