2S1 Gvozdika vs MT-LB
The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the MT-LB is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The 2S1 Gvozdika weighs 16.0 tons vs 11.9 tons for the MT-LB. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 61 km/h for the MT-LB. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 500 km for the MT-LB. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the MT-LB carries a 7.62mm PKT machine gun. The MT-LB entered service 2 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1970 vs 1972).
| 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 by the Soviet Union in 1970, the MT-LB is a tracked armored vehicle used as an artillery tractor and personnel carrier, featuring a low-profile amphibious hull. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Kharkov Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 10,000 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 | 11.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.86 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.86 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 11 passengers |
| Engine | YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp |
| Main armament | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or MT-LB?
The MT-LB 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 MT-LB?
The MT-LB has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or MT-LB?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is heavier at 16.0 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or MT-LB?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is longer at 7.26 meters compared to the MT-LB's 6.45 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and MT-LB require?
The 2S1 Gvozdika requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and MT-LB?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.