2S3 Akatsiya vs M109 Paladin
The 2S3 Akatsiya and the M109 Paladin are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Uraltransmash and BAE Systems respectively. The 2S3 Akatsiya weighs 27.5 tons vs 38.0 tons for the M109 Paladin. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 61 km/h for the M109 Paladin. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 300 km for the M109 Paladin. The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with a 152mm 2A33 howitzer, while the M109 Paladin carries a 155 mm M284 Cannon. The 2S3 Akatsiya has been produced in 4,000 units vs 7,000 for the M109 Paladin. The M109 Paladin entered service 8 years before the 2S3 Akatsiya (1963 vs 1971).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1971, the 2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled howitzer featuring a 152.4 mm gun mounted within a fully traversable armored turret. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Uraltransmash |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M109 is a United States 155mm self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1963, serving as the primary indirect fire support weapon for Western armored and mechanized divisions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Number produced | 7,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $14.4 million |
| Combat weight | 27.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) |
| Engine | V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp |
| Main armament | 152mm 2A33 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp |
| Main armament | 155 mm M284 Cannon |
| Secondary weapon | .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M109 Paladin?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 27.5 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 7.76 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and M109 Paladin require?
The 2S3 Akatsiya requires a larger crew of 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) compared to the M109 Paladin's 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S3 Akatsiya or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the 2S3 Akatsiya.
What are the main armaments of the 2S3 Akatsiya and M109 Paladin?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with 152mm 2A33 howitzer while the M109 Paladin carries 155 mm M284 Cannon as its main armament.