M101 Howitzer vs M109 Paladin
The M101 Howitzer is a Towed Artillery, while the M109 Paladin is a Self-Propelled Artillery. At 38.0 tons, the M109 Paladin is 19:1 the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 18 km for the M101 Howitzer vs 300 km for the M109 Paladin. The M101 Howitzer is armed with a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition, while the M109 Paladin carries a 155 mm M284 Cannon. The M101 Howitzer has been produced in 10,202 units vs 7,000 for the M109 Paladin. Unit cost is $0.025M for the M101 Howitzer vs $14.4M for the M109 Paladin. The M101 Howitzer entered service 22 years before the M109 Paladin (1941 vs 1963).
| The M101 is a 105mm light towed howitzer introduced by the United States in 1941, featuring a split-trail carriage for mobile field artillery support. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 10,202 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 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 | 2.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 18 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.21 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.73 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 8 |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT M67 Shell |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h |
| 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 M101 Howitzer or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the M101 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M101 Howitzer or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the M101 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the M101 Howitzer or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M101 Howitzer or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M101 Howitzer and M109 Paladin require?
The M101 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M109 Paladin's 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M101 Howitzer or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the M101 Howitzer at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M101 Howitzer or M109 Paladin?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 7,000 units of the M109 Paladin.
What are the main armaments of the M101 Howitzer and M109 Paladin?
The M101 Howitzer is armed with 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition while the M109 Paladin carries 155 mm M284 Cannon as its main armament.