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ATMOS 2000 vs M109 Paladin

ATMOS 2000 vs M109 Paladin at a glance — weight 22,000 vs 38,000 kg, crew — vs —.

ATMOS 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇮🇱 ATMOS 2000
M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
Specifications
ATMOS 2000 M109 Paladin
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇺🇸 United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled gun system Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Soltam Systems BAE Systems
Number produced 90 units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $14.4 million
Combat weight 22.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed -- km/h 61 km/h
Operational range -- km 300 km
Length -- m 9.75 m
Width -- m 3.15 m
Height -- m 3.25 m
Crew 4-man crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader)
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Armament & Powertrain
ATMOS 2000 M109 Paladin
Main armament 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance 155 mm M284 Cannon
Secondary weapon -- .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun
Engine -- Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATMOS 2000 or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ATMOS 2000 or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ATMOS 2000 or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the ATMOS 2000's 22.0 tons.
Which is larger, the ATMOS 2000 or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the ATMOS 2000's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the ATMOS 2000 and M109 Paladin require?
The ATMOS 2000 requires a larger crew of 4-man crew 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 ATMOS 2000 or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 90 units of the ATMOS 2000.
What are the main armaments of the ATMOS 2000 and M109 Paladin?
The ATMOS 2000 is armed with 155 mm/52 calibre ordnance while the M109 Paladin carries 155 mm M284 Cannon as its main armament.