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.
Profile of 2S1 Gvozdika
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.
Profile of BMP-1
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.