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M109 Paladin vs PzH 2000

M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 PzH 2000
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Specifications
M109 Paladin PzH 2000
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall
Number produced 7,000 units 362 units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 55.8 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 300 km 420 km
Length 9.75 m 11.67 m
Width 3.15 m 3.58 m
Height 3.25 m 3.06 m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders)
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Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin PzH 2000
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun 7.62mm MG3 machine gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp
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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.