2S1 Gvozdika vs BMP-1
The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the BMP-1 is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The 2S1 Gvozdika weighs 16.0 tons vs 13.2 tons for the BMP-1. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 65 km/h for the BMP-1. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 600 km for the BMP-1. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the BMP-1 carries a 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun. The BMP-1 entered service 6 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1966 vs 1972).
| The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet 122mm self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1971, featuring a tracked chassis with amphibious capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Kharkiv Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1966, the BMP-1 is an infantry fighting vehicle armed with a 73mm smoothbore gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurgan Machine Building Works |
| Number produced | 20,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 16.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.26 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.85 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.73 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | YaMZ-238N V-8 diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 122 mm 2A18 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 13.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.74 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.94 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.07 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
| Engine | UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or BMP-1?
The BMP-1 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or BMP-1?
The BMP-1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or BMP-1?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is heavier at 16.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-1's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or BMP-1?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is longer at 7.26 meters compared to the BMP-1's 6.74 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and BMP-1 require?
The 2S1 Gvozdika requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) compared to the BMP-1's 3 + 8 passengers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and BMP-1?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the BMP-1 carries 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun as its main armament.