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M109 Paladin vs Nora B-52

M109 Paladin vs Nora B-52 at a glance — weight 38,000 vs 27,400 kg, top speed 61 vs 90 km/h, range 300 vs 1,000 km, crew — vs —.

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🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
Specifications
M109 Paladin Nora B-52
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇸 Serbia
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Yugoimport SDPR
Number produced 7,000 units 138 units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $7.1 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 27.4 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 300 km 1,000 km
Length 9.75 m 11.00 m
Width 3.15 m 2.95 m
Height 3.25 m 3.45 m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 3-5
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Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin Nora B-52
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon 155 mm 52-caliber howitzer
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp Turbo diesel, 410 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or Nora B-52?
The Nora B-52 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the M109 Paladin's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or Nora B-52?
The Nora B-52 has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or Nora B-52?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Nora B-52's 27.4 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or Nora B-52?
The Nora B-52 is longer at 11.00 meters compared to the M109 Paladin's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and Nora B-52 require?
The M109 Paladin requires a larger crew of 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) compared to the Nora B-52's 3-5 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M109 Paladin or Nora B-52?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the Nora B-52 at $7.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M109 Paladin or Nora B-52?
The M109 Paladin has been produced in greater numbers with 7,000 units compared to 138 units of the Nora B-52.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and Nora B-52?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the Nora B-52 carries 155 mm 52-caliber howitzer as its main armament.