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2S1 Gvozdika vs M109 Paladin

2S1 Gvozdika vs M109 Paladin at a glance β€” weight 16,000 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 61 km/h, range 500 vs 300 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί 2S1 Gvozdika
M109 Paladin self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M109 Paladin
Specifications
2S1 Gvozdika M109 Paladin
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Kharkiv Tractor Plant BAE Systems
Number produced 10,000 units 7,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $14.4 million
Combat weight 16.0 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 61 km/h
Operational range 500 km 300 km
Length 7.26 m 9.75 m
Width 2.85 m 3.15 m
Height 2.73 m 3.25 m
Crew 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) 4 (section chief/commander, driver, gunner, ammunition handler/loader)
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Armament & Powertrain
2S1 Gvozdika M109 Paladin
Main armament 122 mm 2A18 howitzer 155 mm M284 Cannon
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm machine gun .50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2 machine gun
Engine YaMZ-238N V-8 diesel, 300 hp Detroit Diesel 8V71T diesel, 440 hp
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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M109 Paladin?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 7,000 units of the M109 Paladin.
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.