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2S1 Gvozdika vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"

2S1 Gvozdika vs ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" at a glance — weight 16,000 vs 19,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 50 km/h, range 500 vs 450 km, crew — vs 4.

2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S1 Gvozdika
ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Specifications
2S1 Gvozdika ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Manufacturer Kharkiv Tractor Plant Ateliers Mécaniques de Mytishchi
Number produced 10,000 units 6,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 16.0 tons 19.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 500 km 450 km
Length 7.26 m 6.54 m
Width 2.85 m 3.12 m
Height 2.73 m 2.57 m
Crew 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
2S1 Gvozdika ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"
Main armament 122 mm 2A18 howitzer 4s AZP-23 23mm gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm machine gun --
Engine YaMZ-238N V-8 diesel, 300 hp V-6R Engine with 280 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 450 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" is heavier at 19.0 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is longer at 7.26 meters compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 6.54 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" require?
The 2S1 Gvozdika requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) compared to the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"'s 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S1 Gvozdika or ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 6,500 units of the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka".
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and ZSU-23-4 "Shilka"?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the ZSU-23-4 "Shilka" carries 4s AZP-23 23mm gun as its main armament.