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Splav BM-21 Grad vs KNDS PzH 2000

Full specs: Splav BM-21 Grad KNDS PzH 2000

Splav BM-21 Grad and KNDS PzH 2000 are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Splav BM-21 Grad leads on rate of fire (40 vs 10 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

Splav BM-21 Grad Wins 5/7
KNDS PzH 2000 Wins 2/7
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 75 km/h 60 km/h
Range (km) 750 km 420 km
Rate of fire (rpm) 40 rpm 10 rpm
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 122 mm 155 mm
Ammunition 40 60
Max firing range (km) 20 km 40 km
Physical
Combat weight (kg) 13,700 kg 55,300 kg
Crew 3 5
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) N/A 986 hp
Program
Unit cost (USD) N/A $17,000,000
Units built 10,000 400
Operator countries 60 8

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Splav BM-21 Grad and KNDS PzH 2000? +

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 is cheaper? +

The KNDS PzH 2000 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 17,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.

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 KNDS PzH 2000 has the higher max firing range at 40 km.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The KNDS PzH 2000 has the higher ammunition at 60.

Is the Splav BM-21 Grad better than the KNDS PzH 2000? +

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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