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M109 Paladin vs M777 Howitzer

M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M109 Paladin
M777 Howitzer towed artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M777 Howitzer
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Specifications
M109 Paladin M777 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Towed Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Towed 155 mm artillery piece
Manufacturer BAE Systems BAE Systems
Number produced 7,000 units 1,250 units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $3.7 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 4.2 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 300 km 70 km
Length 9.75 m 9.10 m
Width 3.15 m -- m
Height 3.25 m -- m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency)
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Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin M777 Howitzer
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon 155 mm 55-caliber barrel
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun M982 Excalibur GPS-guided munition
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp --

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or M777 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the M777 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or M777 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the M777 Howitzer's 70 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or M777 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M777 Howitzer's 4.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or M777 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M777 Howitzer's 9.10 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and M777 Howitzer require?
The M777 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 (normal), 5 (minimum), 3 (minimal emergency) compared to the M109 Paladin's 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M109 Paladin or M777 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the M777 Howitzer at $3.7 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M109 Paladin or M777 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 1,250 units of the M777 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and M777 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the M777 Howitzer carries 155 mm 55-caliber barrel as its main armament.