2S1 Gvozdika vs PzH 2000

The 2S1 Gvozdika and the PzH 2000 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Kharkiv Tractor Plant and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall respectively. At 55.8 tons, the PzH 2000 is 3.5x the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 60 km/h for the PzH 2000. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 420 km for the PzH 2000. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the PzH 2000 carries a 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer. The 2S1 Gvozdika entered service 26 years before the PzH 2000 (1972 vs 1998).

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 PzH 2000 is a German self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1998 that features an automated loading system capable of multiple round simultaneous impact fire.
Profile of PzH 2000
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall
Number produced 362 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 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 55.8 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 60 km/h â—‰
Operational range 420 km â—‰
Length 11.67 m â—‰
Width 3.58 m â—‰
Height 3.06 m â—‰
Crew 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders)
Engine MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp
Main armament 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer
Secondary weapon 7.62mm MG3 machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or PzH 2000?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the PzH 2000's 420 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 7.26 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and PzH 2000 require?
The PzH 2000 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and PzH 2000?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.