2S1 Gvozdika vs 2S3 Akatsiya
The 2S1 Gvozdika and the 2S3 Akatsiya are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Kharkiv Tractor Plant and Uraltransmash respectively. The 2S1 Gvozdika weighs 16.0 tons vs 27.5 tons for the 2S3 Akatsiya. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 60 km/h for the 2S3 Akatsiya. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 500 km for the 2S3 Akatsiya. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the 2S3 Akatsiya carries a 152mm 2A33 howitzer. The 2S3 Akatsiya entered service 1 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1971 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 1971, the 2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled howitzer featuring a 152.4 mm gun mounted within a fully traversable armored turret. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Uraltransmash |
| Number produced | 4,000 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 | 27.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.77 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.25 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.05 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) |
| Engine | V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp |
| Main armament | 152mm 2A33 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S3 Akatsiya?
The 2S3 Akatsiya 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 2S3 Akatsiya?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S3 Akatsiya?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is heavier at 27.5 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S3 Akatsiya?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is longer at 7.76 meters compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 7.26 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and 2S3 Akatsiya require?
The 2S3 Akatsiya requires a larger crew of 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and 2S3 Akatsiya?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the 2S3 Akatsiya carries 152mm 2A33 howitzer as its main armament.