BM-30 Smerch vs Type 63 MRL
The BM-30 Smerch and the Type 63 MRL are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Splav State Research and Production Enterprise and Norinco respectively. Operational range is 90 km for the BM-30 Smerch vs 11 km for the Type 63 MRL. The BM-30 Smerch is armed with a 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528), while the Type 63 MRL carries a 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher. The Type 63 MRL entered service 29 years before the BM-30 Smerch (1960 vs 1989).
| 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 |
| The Type 63 is a Chinese towed multiple rocket launcher introduced in 1963 for light artillery support, featuring twelve 107mm tubes mounted on a two-wheel carriage. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Operational range | 90 km â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 members |
| Main armament | 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) |
| Secondary weapon | 12-round launch tube cluster |
| Operational range | 11 km â—‰ |
| Crew | -- |
| Main armament | 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer operational range, the BM-30 Smerch or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-30 Smerch has a longer operational range at 90 km compared to the Type 63 MRL's 11 km.
What are the main armaments of the BM-30 Smerch and Type 63 MRL?
The BM-30 Smerch is armed with 300mm rockets (9M55 or 9M528) while the Type 63 MRL carries 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher as its main armament.