M109 Paladin vs PzH 2000
The M109 Paladin and the PzH 2000 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by BAE Systems and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall respectively. The M109 Paladin weighs 38.0 tons vs 55.8 tons for the PzH 2000. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M109 Paladin vs 60 km/h for the PzH 2000. Operational range is 300 km for the M109 Paladin vs 420 km for the PzH 2000. The M109 Paladin is armed with a 155 mm M284 Cannon, while the PzH 2000 carries a 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer. The M109 Paladin has been produced in 7,000 units vs 362 for the PzH 2000. Unit cost is $14.4M for the M109 Paladin vs $4.5M for the PzH 2000. The M109 Paladin entered service 35 years before the PzH 2000 (1963 vs 1998).
| 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 |
| The PzH 2000 is a German self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1998 that features an automated loading system capable of multiple round simultaneous impact fire. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall |
| Number produced | 362 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 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 |
| Combat weight | 55.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 420 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.58 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) |
| Engine | MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp |
| Main armament | 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm MG3 machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or PzH 2000?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the PzH 2000's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 has a longer operational range at 420 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the M109 Paladin's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the M109 Paladin's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and PzH 2000 require?
The PzH 2000 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) 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 PzH 2000?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the PzH 2000 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M109 Paladin or PzH 2000?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 362 units of the PzH 2000.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and PzH 2000?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.