CAESAR vs M110 Howitzer
The CAESAR and the M110 Howitzer are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) and Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY respectively. The CAESAR weighs 17.7 tons vs 28.4 tons for the M110 Howitzer. Top speed is 100 km/h for the CAESAR vs 54.7 km/h for the M110 Howitzer. The CAESAR is armed with a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun, while the M110 Howitzer carries a M2A2 203mm howitzer. The M110 Howitzer entered service 45 years before the CAESAR (1963 vs 2008).
| The CAESAR is a French self-propelled howitzer introduced in 2008, featuring a 155mm artillery piece mounted on a wheeled truck chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M110 is a United States self-propelled heavy artillery vehicle introduced in 1963, distinguished by its 203mm howitzer mounted on an open-topped chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY |
| Number produced | 1,023 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 17.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | 10.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.55 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (3 in emergency) |
| Engine | Diesel |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/52 caliber gun |
| Combat weight | 28.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 30 km |
| Length | 7.47 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp |
| Main armament | M2A2 203mm howitzer |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CAESAR or M110 Howitzer?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CAESAR or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the CAESAR's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the CAESAR or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer is heavier at 28.4 tons combat weight compared to the CAESAR's 17.7 tons.
Which is larger, the CAESAR or M110 Howitzer?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M110 Howitzer's 7.47 meters.
How many crew members do the CAESAR and M110 Howitzer require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support compared to the CAESAR's 5 (3 in emergency) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CAESAR and M110 Howitzer?
The CAESAR is armed with 155 mm L/52 caliber gun while the M110 Howitzer carries M2A2 203mm howitzer as its main armament.