6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Secondary weapon
122 mm M-21OF rocket
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Engine
water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine
Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
Overview
The BM-21 Grad and the M142 HIMARS are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Motovilikha Plants and Lockheed Martin respectively.
The BM-21 Grad weighs 13.7 tons vs 16.2 tons for the M142 HIMARS. Top speed is 75 km/h for the BM-21 Grad vs 94 km/h for the M142 HIMARS. Operational range is 750 km for the BM-21 Grad vs 480 km for the M142 HIMARS. The BM-21 Grad is armed with a 40 launch tubes, while the M142 HIMARS carries a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile.
The BM-21 Grad has been produced in 100,000 units vs 750 for the M142 HIMARS. The BM-21 Grad entered service 42 years before the M142 HIMARS (1963 vs 2005).
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the BM-21 Grad's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-21 Grad or M142 HIMARS?
The BM-21 Grad has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the M142 HIMARS's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-21 Grad or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is heavier at 16.2 tons combat weight compared to the BM-21 Grad's 13.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BM-21 Grad or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is longer at 6.94 meters compared to the BM-21 Grad's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BM-21 Grad and M142 HIMARS require?
The BM-21 Grad requires a larger crew of three-member crew compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-21 Grad or M142 HIMARS?
The BM-21 Grad has been produced in greater numbers with 100,000 units compared to 750 units of the M142 HIMARS.
What are the main armaments of the BM-21 Grad and M142 HIMARS?
The BM-21 Grad is armed with 40 launch tubes while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.
