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BM-30 Smerch vs RM-70

BM-30 Smerch vs RM-70 at a glance — weight 43,700 vs 33,700 kg, range 90 vs 400 km, crew — vs 6.

BM-30 Smerch multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-30 Smerch
RM-70 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇿 RM-70
Specifications
BM-30 Smerch RM-70
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Heavy self-propelled 300 mm multiple rocket launcher Multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom
Number produced 550 units 1,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 43.7 tons 33.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 90 km 400 km
Length -- m 8.75 m
Width -- m 2.50 m
Height -- m 2.70 m
Crew 4 members 6
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Armament & Powertrain
BM-30 Smerch RM-70
Main armament 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher)
Secondary weapon 12-round launch tube cluster 7.62 mm vz. 59 universal machine gun
Engine -- Tatra T-903-3 V12 multi-fuel, 250 hp (184 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-30 Smerch or RM-70?
The RM-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-30 Smerch or RM-70?
The RM-70 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 90 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-30 Smerch or RM-70?
The BM-30 Smerch is heavier at 43.7 tons combat weight compared to the RM-70's 33.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-30 Smerch or RM-70?
The RM-70 is longer at 8.75 meters compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-30 Smerch and RM-70 require?
The RM-70 requires a larger crew of 6 compared to the BM-30 Smerch's 4 members crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-30 Smerch or RM-70?
The RM-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 550 units of the BM-30 Smerch.
What are the main armaments of the BM-30 Smerch and RM-70?
The BM-30 Smerch is armed with 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) while the RM-70 carries 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher) as its main armament.