M110 Howitzer vs PzH 2000
The M110 Howitzer and the PzH 2000 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall respectively. The M110 Howitzer weighs 28.4 tons vs 55.8 tons for the PzH 2000. Top speed is 54.7 km/h for the M110 Howitzer vs 60 km/h for the PzH 2000. Operational range is 30 km for the M110 Howitzer vs 420 km for the PzH 2000. The M110 Howitzer is armed with a M2A2 203mm howitzer, while the PzH 2000 carries a 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer. The M110 Howitzer has been produced in 1,023 units vs 362 for the PzH 2000. The M110 Howitzer entered service 35 years before the PzH 2000 (1963 vs 1998).
| The M110 is a United States self-propelled heavy artillery vehicle introduced in 1963, distinguished by its 203mm howitzer mounted on an open-topped chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY |
| Number produced | 1,023 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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. | |
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| 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 | 28.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 30 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.47 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp |
| Main armament | M2A2 203mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| 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 M110 Howitzer or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M110 Howitzer or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 has a longer operational range at 420 km compared to the M110 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the M110 Howitzer or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the M110 Howitzer's 28.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M110 Howitzer or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the M110 Howitzer's 7.47 meters.
How many crew members do the M110 Howitzer and PzH 2000 require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support compared to the PzH 2000's 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M110 Howitzer or PzH 2000?
The M110 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 1,023 units compared to 362 units of the PzH 2000.
What are the main armaments of the M110 Howitzer and PzH 2000?
The M110 Howitzer is armed with M2A2 203mm howitzer while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.