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M109 Paladin vs M142 HIMARS

M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
M142 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M142 HIMARS
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Specifications
M109 Paladin M142 HIMARS
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-propelled howitzer Light multiple rocket launcher
Manufacturer BAE Systems Lockheed Martin
Number produced 7,000 units 750 units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $4.9 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 16.3 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 94 km/h
Operational range 300 km 480 km
Length 9.75 m 6.94 m
Width 3.15 m 2.44 m
Height 3.25 m 3.18 m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 3 (commander, second in command, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin M142 HIMARS
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun --
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the M109 Paladin's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or M142 HIMARS?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or M142 HIMARS?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M142 HIMARS's 6.94 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and M142 HIMARS require?
The M109 Paladin requires a larger crew of 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) compared to the M142 HIMARS's 3 (commander, second in command, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M109 Paladin or M142 HIMARS?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the M142 HIMARS at $4.9 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M109 Paladin or M142 HIMARS?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 750 units of the M142 HIMARS.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and M142 HIMARS?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.