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Astros II vs RM-70

Astros II multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Astros II
RM-70 multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇿 RM-70
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Specifications
Astros II RM-70
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled multiple rocket launcher Multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer Avibras ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom
Number produced 270 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 0.0 tons 33.7 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 85 km/h
Operational range 300 km 400 km
Length -- m 8.75 m
Width -- m 2.50 m
Height -- m 2.70 m
Crew -- 6
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Armament & Powertrain
Astros II RM-70
Main armament SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher)
Secondary weapon SS-150 450 mm rockets 7.62 mm vz. 59 universal machine gun
Engine -- Tatra T-903-3 V12 multi-fuel, 250 hp (184 kW)

Overview

The Astros II and the RM-70 are both Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, manufactured by Avibras and ZTS Dubnica nad Váhom respectively.

Operational range is 300 km for the Astros II vs 400 km for the RM-70. The Astros II is armed with a SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket, while the RM-70 carries a 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher).

The RM-70 entered service 11 years before the Astros II (1972 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Astros II or RM-70?
The RM-70 is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the Astros II's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Astros II or RM-70?
The RM-70 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Astros II's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the Astros II or RM-70?
The RM-70 is heavier at 33.7 tons combat weight compared to the Astros II's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Astros II or RM-70?
The RM-70 is longer at 8.75 meters compared to the Astros II's 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the Astros II and RM-70?
The Astros II is armed with SS-AV-40G 180 mm GPS-guided rocket while the RM-70 carries 40x 122 mm rockets (BM-21 Grad-type launcher) as its main armament.