12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette
Secondary weapon
HEAT M67 Shell
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Engine
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Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp
Overview
The M101 Howitzer is a Towed Artillery, while the M270 MLRS is a Multiple Launch Rocket System.
At 25.2 tons, the M270 MLRS is 12:1 the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 18 km for the M101 Howitzer vs 483 km for the M270 MLRS. The M101 Howitzer is armed with a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition, while the M270 MLRS carries a 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette.
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in 10,202 units vs 1,450 for the M270 MLRS. Unit cost is $0.025M for the M101 Howitzer vs $2.3M for the M270 MLRS. The M101 Howitzer entered service 42 years before the M270 MLRS (1941 vs 1983).
The M270 MLRS is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M101 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M101 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the M101 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the M101 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is heavier at 25.2 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M101 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M101 Howitzer and M270 MLRS require?
The M101 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the M270 MLRS's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M101 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is more expensive at approximately $2.3 million per unit compared to the M101 Howitzer at $0.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M101 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 1,450 units of the M270 MLRS.
What are the main armaments of the M101 Howitzer and M270 MLRS?
The M101 Howitzer is armed with 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.
