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2S5 Giatsint-S vs M109 Paladin

2S5 Giatsint-S vs M109 Paladin at a glance — weight 28,200 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 62 vs 61 km/h, range 500 vs 300 km, crew — vs —.

2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S5 Giatsint-S
M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
Specifications
2S5 Giatsint-S M109 Paladin
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled gun Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Uraltransmash BAE Systems
Number produced 2,000 units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $14.4 million
Combat weight 28.2 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 62 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 500 km 300 km
Length 8.33 m 9.75 m
Width 3.25 m 3.15 m
Height 2.76 m 3.25 m
Crew 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader)
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Armament & Powertrain
2S5 Giatsint-S M109 Paladin
Main armament 152 mm gun 155 mm M284 Cannon
Secondary weapon 1× 7.62 mm machine gun .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun
Engine V-59 diesel, 520 hp Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or M109 Paladin?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is faster with a maximum road speed of 62 km/h compared to the M109 Paladin's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or M109 Paladin?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the 2S5 Giatsint-S's 28.2 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the 2S5 Giatsint-S's 8.33 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S5 Giatsint-S and M109 Paladin require?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S requires a larger crew of 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) 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 2S5 Giatsint-S or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the 2S5 Giatsint-S.
What are the main armaments of the 2S5 Giatsint-S and M109 Paladin?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is armed with 152 mm gun while the M109 Paladin carries 155 mm M284 Cannon as its main armament.