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M270 MLRS vs RM-70

M270 MLRS vs RM-70 at a glance — weight 25,191 vs 33,700 kg, top speed 72 vs 85 km/h, range 483 vs 400 km, crew 3 vs 6.

M270 MLRS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M270 MLRS
RM-70 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇿 RM-70
Specifications
M270 MLRS RM-70
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Rocket Launcher System Multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Vought Systems ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom
Number produced 1,450 units 1,200 units
Estimated unit price $2.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 25.2 tons 33.7 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 483 km 400 km
Length 6.55 m 8.75 m
Width 3.60 m 2.50 m
Height -- m 2.70 m
Crew 3 6
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Armament & Powertrain
M270 MLRS RM-70
Main armament 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher)
Secondary weapon -- 7.62 mm vz. 59 universal machine gun
Engine Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp Tatra T-903-3 V12 multi-fuel, 250 hp (184 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M270 MLRS or RM-70?
The RM-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the M270 MLRS's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M270 MLRS or RM-70?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the RM-70's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the M270 MLRS or RM-70?
The RM-70 is heavier at 33.7 tons combat weight compared to the M270 MLRS's 25.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M270 MLRS or RM-70?
The RM-70 is longer at 8.75 meters compared to the M270 MLRS's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M270 MLRS and RM-70 require?
The RM-70 requires a larger crew of 6 compared to the M270 MLRS's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M270 MLRS or RM-70?
The M270 MLRS has been produced in greater numbers with 1,450 units compared to 1,200 units of the RM-70.
What are the main armaments of the M270 MLRS and RM-70?
The M270 MLRS is armed with 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette while the RM-70 carries 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher) as its main armament.