Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S vs Splav BM-21 Grad
Full specs: Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S Splav BM-21 Grad
Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S and Splav BM-21 Grad are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Splav BM-21 Grad leads on rate of fire (40 vs 7 rpm). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 75 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 500 km | 750 km ✓ |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 7 rpm | 40 rpm ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 152 mm | 122 mm |
| Ammunition | 50 ✓ | 40 |
| Max firing range (km) | 29 km ✓ | 20 km |
| Physical | ||
| Combat weight (kg) | 42,000 kg | 13,700 kg |
| Crew | 5 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 840 hp | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 1,000 | 10,000 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 5 | 60 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S and Splav BM-21 Grad? +
The Splav BM-21 Grad is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 75 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Splav BM-21 Grad has the longest range at 750 km.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The Splav BM-21 Grad has the higher rate of fire at 40 rpm.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher max firing range at 29 km.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher ammunition at 50.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Splav BM-21 Grad has the higher units built at 10,000.
Is the Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S better than the Splav BM-21 Grad? +
On the public specs we track, the Splav BM-21 Grad leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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