Splav BM-30 Smerch vs KNDS CAESAR
Full specs: Splav BM-30 Smerch KNDS CAESAR
Splav BM-30 Smerch and KNDS CAESAR are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Splav BM-30 Smerch leads on max firing range (90 vs 42 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 data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 100 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 850 km ✓ | 600 km |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 12 rpm ✓ | 6 rpm |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 300 mm | 155 mm |
| Ammunition | 12 | N/A |
| Max firing range (km) | 90 km ✓ | 42 km |
| Physical | ||
| Combat weight (kg) | 43,700 kg | 17,700 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 5 |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 300 | 350 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 8 | 10 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Splav BM-30 Smerch and KNDS CAESAR? +
The KNDS CAESAR is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 100 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Splav BM-30 Smerch has the longest range at 850 km.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The Splav BM-30 Smerch has the higher rate of fire at 12 rpm.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The Splav BM-30 Smerch has the higher max firing range at 90 km.
Which has the higher units built? +
The KNDS CAESAR has the higher units built at 350.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The KNDS CAESAR has the higher operator countries at 10.
Is the Splav BM-30 Smerch better than the KNDS CAESAR? +
On the public specs we track, Splav BM-30 Smerch and KNDS CAESAR are closely matched, Splav BM-30 Smerch leads on range, rate of fire, max firing range, while KNDS CAESAR leads on max speed, units built, operator countries. 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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