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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
BM-21 Grad
Country
Production
1963–
Quantity
100,000
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · COLD WAR
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
94
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Service Entry Year1963
- Combat Weight13,710 kg
- Crew3
- Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
- In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance3MOD.3
- Calibre122 mm
- Ordnance TypeMultiple rocket launcher
- Recoil SystemNone / Rigid
▣Performance4MOD.4
- Minimum Range0.5 km
- Maximum Range (standard)20.4 km
- Muzzle Velocity690 m/s
- Rate of Fire (burst)40
◇Ammunition4MOD.4
◆Mobility5MOD.5
- Self-PropelledYes
- Prime MoverUral-375D
- Shoot-and-ScootYes
- Road Speed (if SP)75 km/h
- Range (if SP)405 km
▤Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
- Ready Rounds40
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
- Length7.35 m
- Width2.4 m
- Height3.09 m
▲Production2MOD.2
- Total Production100,000
- Production Start1,963 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis2MOD.2
- Engine Power180 hp
- Suspension6×6 wheeled
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1945First deployment: Cold War
- 1963Production started
63
years in service
100,000
units produced
82
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 4 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
BM-21 GRAD · CONFLICTS SERVED IN20% win·5% ongoing·10% loss
Total Conflicts
20
Victories
4
Ongoing
1
Losses
2
2022–full-scale Russo-Ukrainian warOngoing→2019–2020Western Libya campaign—→2014–2017Iraqi Civil War of 2014–2017—→20122012 Gaza War—→2011–2024Syrian Civil WarDecisive victory→2008Russo-Georgian WarDecisive victory→2006–2009War in Somalia—→1999Kargil WarDecisive victory→1995Cenepa WarStalemate→1989–1992Afghan Civil War—→1979Sino-Vietnamese War—→1979–1989Soviet-Afghan WarDecisive victory→1977–1978Ogaden War—→1977–1991Cambodian–Vietnamese War—→1975–1991Western Sahara War—→1975–2002Angolan Civil War—→1975–1990Lebanese Civil War—→1969Sino-Soviet border conflictTactical victory→1961–1991Eritrean War of Independence—→1955–1975Vietnam WarDecisive victory→
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
07 / MASS Score
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) RANKING Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
55MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)7COLD WAR · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)712RUSSIA · ALL WEAPONS3PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
Cluster/DPICM refers to artillery ammunition that disperses submunitions for anti-personnel and anti-vehicle effects.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
Artillery tactic where a firing unit rapidly deploys, fires, and relocates to avoid counter-battery fire.
Smoke grenades are pyrotechnic devices deployed by infantry fighting vehicles to create a visual screen, obscuring movement or positions from enemy observation or targeting.
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