2S1 Gvozdika vs CAESAR

The 2S1 Gvozdika and the CAESAR are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Kharkiv Tractor Plant and Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) respectively. The 2S1 Gvozdika weighs 16.0 tons vs 17.7 tons for the CAESAR. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 100 km/h for the CAESAR. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the CAESAR carries a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun. The 2S1 Gvozdika entered service 36 years before the CAESAR (1972 vs 2008).

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
The CAESAR is a French self-propelled howitzer introduced in 2008, featuring a 155mm artillery piece mounted on a wheeled truck chassis.
Profile of CAESAR
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Self-Propelled Artillery
Type 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Nexter Systems (now KNDS France)
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 16.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 60 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km
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 17.7 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 100 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Length 10.00 m â—‰
Width 2.55 m â—‰
Height 3.70 m â—‰
Crew 5 (3 in emergency)
Engine Diesel
Main armament 155 mm L/52 caliber gun
Secondary weapon --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or CAESAR?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or CAESAR?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the CAESAR's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or CAESAR?
The CAESAR is heavier at 17.7 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or CAESAR?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 7.26 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and CAESAR require?
The CAESAR requires a larger crew of 5 (3 in emergency) compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and CAESAR?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the CAESAR carries 155 mm L/52 caliber gun as its main armament.