2S1 Gvozdika vs M110 Howitzer

The 2S1 Gvozdika and the M110 Howitzer are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Kharkiv Tractor Plant and Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY respectively. The 2S1 Gvozdika weighs 16.0 tons vs 28.4 tons for the M110 Howitzer. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 54.7 km/h for the M110 Howitzer. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 30 km for the M110 Howitzer. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the M110 Howitzer carries a M2A2 203mm howitzer. The M110 Howitzer 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.
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 M110 is a United States self-propelled heavy artillery vehicle introduced in 1963, distinguished by its 203mm howitzer mounted on an open-topped chassis.
Profile of M110 Howitzer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY
Number produced 1,023 units
Estimated unit price $-- 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 28.4 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 55 km/h â—‰
Operational range 30 km â—‰
Length 7.47 m â—‰
Width 3.15 m â—‰
Height 3.15 m â—‰
Crew 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support
Engine Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp
Main armament M2A2 203mm howitzer
Secondary weapon --

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M110 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M110 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M110 Howitzer's 30 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer is heavier at 28.4 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer is longer at 7.47 meters compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 7.26 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and M110 Howitzer require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and M110 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the M110 Howitzer carries M2A2 203mm howitzer as its main armament.