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M109 Paladin vs M110 Howitzer

M109 Paladin vs M110 Howitzer at a glance β€” weight 38,000 vs 28,350 kg, top speed 61 vs 54 km/h, range 300 vs 30 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M109 Paladin
M110 Howitzer self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M110 Howitzer
Specifications
M109 Paladin M110 Howitzer
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY
Number produced 7,000 units 1,023 units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 28.4 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 300 km 30 km
Length 9.75 m 7.47 m
Width 3.15 m 3.15 m
Height 3.25 m 3.15 m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin M110 Howitzer
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon M2A2 203mm howitzer
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun --
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or M110 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or M110 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin has a longer operational range at 300 km compared to the M110 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or M110 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M110 Howitzer's 28.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or M110 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the M110 Howitzer's 7.47 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and M110 Howitzer require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support compared to the M109 Paladin's 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M109 Paladin or M110 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 1,023 units of the M110 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and M110 Howitzer?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the M110 Howitzer carries M2A2 203mm howitzer as its main armament.