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BM-30 Smerch vs M270 MLRS

BM-30 Smerch vs M270 MLRS at a glance — weight 43,700 vs 25,191 kg, range 850 vs 483 km, crew 4 members vs 3.

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Specifications
BM-30 Smerch M270 MLRS
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher Multiple Rocket Launcher System
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Lockheed Martin Vought Systems
Number produced 550 units 1,450 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.3 million
Combat weight 43.7 tons 25.2 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 850 km 483 km
Length -- m 6.55 m
Width -- m 3.60 m
Height -- m -- m
Crew 4 members 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-30 Smerch M270 MLRS
Main armament 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette
Secondary weapon 12-round launch tube cluster --
Engine -- Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer operational range, the BM-30 Smerch or M270 MLRS?
The BM-30 Smerch has a longer operational range at 850 km compared to the M270 MLRS's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-30 Smerch or M270 MLRS?
The BM-30 Smerch is heavier at 43.7 tons combat weight compared to the M270 MLRS's 25.2 tons.
How many crew members do the BM-30 Smerch and M270 MLRS require?
The BM-30 Smerch requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the M270 MLRS.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-30 Smerch or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has been produced in greater numbers with 1,450 units compared to 550 units of the BM-30 Smerch.
What are the main armaments of the BM-30 Smerch and M270 MLRS?
The BM-30 Smerch is armed with 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.