Splav BM-30 Smerch vs BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin
Full specs: Splav BM-30 Smerch BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin
Splav BM-30 Smerch and BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Splav BM-30 Smerch leads on rate of fire (12 vs 4 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 data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 61 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 850 km ✓ | 300 km |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 12 rpm ✓ | 4 rpm |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 300 mm | 155 mm |
| Ammunition | 12 | 39 ✓ |
| Max firing range (km) | 90 km ✓ | 30 km |
| Physical | ||
| Combat weight (kg) | 43,700 kg | 40,590 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 4 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | N/A | 600 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $6,000,000 |
| Units built | 300 | 600 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 8 ✓ | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Splav BM-30 Smerch and BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 61 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Splav BM-30 Smerch has the longest range at 850 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin has the lower public unit-cost figure at 6,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
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 ammunition? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin has the higher ammunition at 39.
Is the Splav BM-30 Smerch better than the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin? +
On the public specs we track, Splav BM-30 Smerch and BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin are closely matched, Splav BM-30 Smerch leads on range, rate of fire, max firing range, while BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M109A7 Paladin leads on max speed, ammunition, units built. 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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