2S1 Gvozdika vs M109 Paladin
The 2S1 Gvozdika and the M109 Paladin are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Kharkiv Tractor Plant and BAE Systems respectively. At 38.0 tons, the M109 Paladin is 2.4x the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 61 km/h for the M109 Paladin. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 300 km for the M109 Paladin. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the M109 Paladin carries a 155 mm M284 Cannon. The M109 Paladin entered service 9 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1963 vs 1972).
| The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet 122mm self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1971, featuring a tracked chassis with amphibious capabilities. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Kharkiv Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| The M109 is a United States 155mm self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1963, serving as the primary indirect fire support weapon for Western armored and mechanized divisions. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems |
| Number produced | 7,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $14.4 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 300 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.75 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp |
| Main armament | 155 mm M284 Cannon |
| Secondary weapon | .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is faster with a maximum road speed of 61 km/h compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M109 Paladin?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M109 Paladin's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M109 Paladin?
The M109 Paladin is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 7.26 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and M109 Paladin require?
The M109 Paladin requires a larger crew of 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader) compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and M109 Paladin?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the M109 Paladin carries 155 mm M284 Cannon as its main armament.