Splav BM-21 Grad vs Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS
Full specs: Splav BM-21 Grad Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS
Splav BM-21 Grad and Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS leads on max firing range (300 vs 20 km). 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) | 75 km/h ✓ | 64 km/h |
| Range (km) | 750 km ✓ | 483 km |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 40 rpm | N/A |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 122 mm | N/A |
| Ammunition | 40 ✓ | 12 |
| Max firing range (km) | 20 km | 300 km ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | N/A | 6.97 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 13,700 kg | 25,191 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 500 hp |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 10,000 ✓ | 1,300 |
| Operator countries | 60 ✓ | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Splav BM-21 Grad and Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS? +
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 max firing range? +
The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS has the higher max firing range at 300 km.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Splav BM-21 Grad has the higher ammunition at 40.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Splav BM-21 Grad has the higher units built at 10,000.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Splav BM-21 Grad has the higher operator countries at 60.
Is the Splav BM-21 Grad better than the Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS? +
On the public specs we track, the Splav BM-21 Grad leads on 5 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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