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M110 Howitzer vs M270 MLRS

M110 Howitzer vs M270 MLRS at a glance — weight 28,350 vs 25,191 kg, top speed 54 vs 72 km/h, range 30 vs 483 km, crew 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support vs 3.

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Specifications
M110 Howitzer M270 MLRS
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Multiple Launch Rocket System
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer Multiple Rocket Launcher System
Manufacturer Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY Lockheed Martin Vought Systems
Number produced 1,023 units 1,450 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2.3 million
Combat weight 28.4 tons 25.2 tons
Maximum speed 55 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 30 km 483 km
Length 7.47 m 6.55 m
Width 3.15 m 3.60 m
Height 3.15 m -- m
Crew 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M110 Howitzer M270 MLRS
Main armament M2A2 203mm howitzer 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M110 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M110 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the M110 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the M110 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M110 Howitzer is heavier at 28.4 tons combat weight compared to the M270 MLRS's 25.2 tons.
Which is larger, the M110 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M110 Howitzer is longer at 7.47 meters compared to the M270 MLRS's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M110 Howitzer and M270 MLRS require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5, against 3 for the M270 MLRS.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M110 Howitzer or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has been produced in greater numbers with 1,450 units compared to 1,023 units of the M110 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the M110 Howitzer and M270 MLRS?
The M110 Howitzer is armed with M2A2 203mm howitzer while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.