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CAESAR vs M109 Paladin

CAESAR vs M109 Paladin at a glance — weight 17,700 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 61 km/h, crew 5 (3 in emergency) vs 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader).

CAESAR self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CAESAR
M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
Specifications
CAESAR M109 Paladin
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) BAE Systems
Number produced 650 units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price $3.8 million $14.4 million
Combat weight 17.7 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range -- km 300 km
Length 10.00 m 9.75 m
Width 2.55 m 3.15 m
Height 3.70 m 3.25 m
Crew 5 (3 in emergency) 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
CAESAR M109 Paladin
Main armament 155 mm L/52 caliber gun 155 mm M284 Cannon
Secondary weapon -- .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun
Engine Diesel Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CAESAR or M109 Paladin?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M109 Paladin's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CAESAR or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the CAESAR's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the CAESAR or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the CAESAR's 17.7 tons.
Which is larger, the CAESAR or M109 Paladin?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M109 Paladin's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the CAESAR and M109 Paladin require?
The CAESAR requires a larger crew of 5 (3 in emergency) compared to the M109 Paladin's 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CAESAR or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the CAESAR at $3.8 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CAESAR or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 650 units of the CAESAR.
What are the main armaments of the CAESAR and M109 Paladin?
The CAESAR is armed with 155 mm L/52 caliber gun while the M109 Paladin carries 155 mm M284 Cannon as its main armament.