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. | |
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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 |
| The CAESAR is a French self-propelled howitzer introduced in 2008, featuring a 155mm artillery piece mounted on a wheeled truck chassis. | |
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| 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.