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M109 Paladin vs SSPH-1 Primus

M109 Paladin vs SSPH-1 Primus at a glance — weight 38,000 vs 28,300 kg, top speed 61 vs 50 km/h, range 300 vs 350 km, crew — vs —.

M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M109 Paladin
SSPH-1 Primus self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇸🇬 SSPH-1 Primus
Specifications
M109 Paladin SSPH-1 Primus
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer BAE Systems ST Engineering
Number produced 7,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $14.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 28.3 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 300 km 350 km
Length 9.75 m 10.21 m
Width 3.15 m 3.00 m
Height 3.25 m 3.28 m
Crew 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) 4 (commander, driver, ammunition loader, charge loader)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M109 Paladin SSPH-1 Primus
Main armament 155 mm M284 Cannon 155 mm/39 calibre howitzer
Secondary weapon .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp Detroit Diesel 6V 92TIA, 550 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M109 Paladin or SSPH-1 Primus?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M109 Paladin or SSPH-1 Primus?
The SSPH-1 Primus has a longer operational range at 350 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the M109 Paladin or SSPH-1 Primus?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 28.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M109 Paladin or SSPH-1 Primus?
The SSPH-1 Primus is longer at 10.21 meters compared to the M109 Paladin's 9.75 meters.
How many crew members do the M109 Paladin and SSPH-1 Primus require?
The M109 Paladin requires a larger crew of 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 4 (commander, driver, ammunition loader, charge loader) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M109 Paladin and SSPH-1 Primus?
The M109 Paladin is armed with 155 mm M284 Cannon while the SSPH-1 Primus carries 155 mm/39 calibre howitzer as its main armament.