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M109 Paladin vs PLZ-45

M109 Paladin vs PLZ-45 at a glance — weight 38,000 vs 33,000 kg, top speed 61 vs 55 km/h, range 300 vs 450 km, crew — vs —.

M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
PLZ-45 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇨🇳 PLZ-45
Specifications
M109 Paladin PLZ-45
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems Norinco
Number produced 7,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $7.1 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 33.0 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 300 km 450 km
Length 9.75 m 10.50 m
Width 3.15 m 3.30 m
Height 3.25 m 2.60 m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin PLZ-45
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun W-85 heavy machine gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp 525 hp Deutz turbocharged air-cooled diesel engine
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or PLZ-45?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the PLZ-45's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or PLZ-45?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the PLZ-45's 33.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or PLZ-45?
The PLZ-45 is longer at 10.50 meters compared to the M109 Paladin's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and PLZ-45 require?
The PLZ-45 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, gunner, two loaders and a driver) 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 PLZ-45?
The M109 Paladin is more expensive at approximately $14.4 million per unit compared to the PLZ-45 at $7.1 million.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and PLZ-45?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the PLZ-45 carries 155 mm, 45-calibre main gun as its main armament.