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BM-27 Uragan vs Type 63 MRL

BM-27 Uragan vs Type 63 MRL at a glance — weight 20,000 vs 613 kg, range 500 vs 11 km, crew — vs 5.

BM-27 Uragan multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BM-27 Uragan
Type 63 MRL multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 63 MRL
Specifications
BM-27 Uragan Type 63 MRL
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Multiple Launch Rocket System Multiple Launch Rocket System
Manufacturer Splav State Research and Production Enterprise Norinco
Number produced 700 units 6,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.0 tons 0.6 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 500 km 11 km
Crew 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) 5
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BM-27 Uragan Type 63 MRL
Main armament 16 × 220mm rocket tubes 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher
Engine ZIL-375 V8 gasoline, 180 hp --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BM-27 Uragan or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BM-27 Uragan or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 63 MRL's 11 km.
Which is heavier, the BM-27 Uragan or Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 63 MRL's 0.6 tons.
How many crew members do the BM-27 Uragan and Type 63 MRL require?
The BM-27 Uragan requires a larger crew of 6 (commander, driver, 4 crew) compared to the Type 63 MRL's 5 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BM-27 Uragan or Type 63 MRL?
The Type 63 MRL has been produced in greater numbers with 6,000 units compared to 700 units of the BM-27 Uragan.
What are the main armaments of the BM-27 Uragan and Type 63 MRL?
The BM-27 Uragan is armed with 16 × 220mm rocket tubes while the Type 63 MRL carries 12-tube 107mm rocket launcher as its main armament.