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BM-21 Grad vs Type 63 MRL

BM-21 Grad vs Type 63 MRL at a glance — weight 13,700 vs 613 kg, range 750 vs 11 km, crew — vs 5.

BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-21 Grad
Type 63 MRL multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 63 MRL
Specifications
BM-21 Grad Type 63 MRL
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher Multiple Launch Rocket System
Manufacturer Motovilikha Plants Norinco
Number produced 100,000 units 6,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 13.7 tons 0.6 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 750 km 11 km
Crew three-member crew 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BM-21 Grad Type 63 MRL
Main armament 40 launch tubes 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher
Secondary weapon 122 mm M-21OF rocket --
Engine water-cooled V8 180 hp gasoline engine --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-21 Grad or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-21 Grad is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-21 Grad or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-21 Grad has a longer operational range at 750 km compared to the Type 63 MRL's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-21 Grad or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-21 Grad is heavier at 13.7 tons combat weight compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0.6 tons.
How many crew members do the BM-21 Grad and Type 63 MRL require?
The BM-21 Grad requires a larger crew of three-member crew compared to the Type 63 MRL's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-21 Grad or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-21 Grad has been produced in greater numbers with 100,000 units compared to 6,000 units of the Type 63 MRL.
What are the main armaments of the BM-21 Grad and Type 63 MRL?
The BM-21 Grad is armed with 40 launch tubes while the Type 63 MRL carries 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher as its main armament.