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2S1 Gvozdika vs 2S3 Akatsiya

2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S1 Gvozdika
2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S3 Akatsiya
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Specifications
2S1 Gvozdika 2S3 Akatsiya
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Kharkiv Tractor Plant Uraltransmash
Number produced 10,000 units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 16.0 tons 27.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 7.26 m 7.77 m
Width 2.85 m 3.25 m
Height 2.73 m 3.05 m
Crew 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers)
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Armament & Powertrain
2S1 Gvozdika 2S3 Akatsiya
Main armament 122 mm 2A18 howitzer 152mm 2A33 howitzer
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm machine gun 7.62mm PKT machine gun
Engine YaMZ-238N V-8 diesel, 300 hp V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp

Overview

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 2S1 Gvozdika has been produced in 10,000 units vs 4,000 for the 2S3 Akatsiya. The 2S3 Akatsiya entered service 1 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1971 vs 1972).

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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S3 Akatsiya?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the 2S3 Akatsiya.
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.