M109 Paladin vs M270 MLRS
The M109 Paladin is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the M270 MLRS is a Multiple Launch Rocket System. The M109 Paladin weighs 38.0 tons vs 25.2 tons for the M270 MLRS. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M109 Paladin vs 72 km/h for the M270 MLRS. Operational range is 300 km for the M109 Paladin vs 483 km for the M270 MLRS. The M109 Paladin is armed with a 155 mm M284 Cannon, while the M270 MLRS carries a 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette. The M109 Paladin has been produced in 7,000 units vs 1,450 for the M270 MLRS. Unit cost is $14.4M for the M109 Paladin vs $2.3M for the M270 MLRS.
| 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 |
| American multiple rocket launcher system, over 1450 units built, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Vought Systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Multiple Launch Rocket System |
| Type | Multiple Rocket Launcher System |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Vought Systems |
| Number produced | 1,450 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.3 million |
| Combat weight | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.25 m |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 25.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M109 Paladin's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or M270 MLRS?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M270 MLRS's 25.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or M270 MLRS?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M270 MLRS's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and M270 MLRS require?
The M109 Paladin requires a larger crew of 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) compared to the M270 MLRS's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M109 Paladin or M270 MLRS?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the M270 MLRS at $2.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M109 Paladin or M270 MLRS?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 1,450 units of the M270 MLRS.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and M270 MLRS?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.