2S1 Gvozdika vs K9 Thunder
The 2S1 Gvozdika and the K9 Thunder are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Kharkiv Tractor Plant and Hanwha Aerospace respectively. At 48.5 tons, the K9 Thunder is 3.0x the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 67 km/h for the K9 Thunder. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the K9 Thunder carries a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun. The 2S1 Gvozdika entered service 27 years before the K9 Thunder (1972 vs 1999).
| 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 in 1999, the South Korean K9 Thunder is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer featuring an automated loading system and a 52-caliber main gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | 155 mm self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Aerospace |
| Number produced | 1,136 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.1 million |
| Combat weight | 16.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Length | 7.26 m |
| Width | 2.85 m |
| Height | 2.73 m |
| 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 | 48.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 67 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (2 in emergency) |
| Engine | 1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine |
| Main armament | CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun |
| Secondary weapon | Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or K9 Thunder?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or K9 Thunder?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is longer at 7.26 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and K9 Thunder require?
The 2S1 Gvozdika requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and K9 Thunder?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the K9 Thunder carries CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun as its main armament.