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2S1 Gvozdika vs 2S5 Giatsint-S

2S1 Gvozdika vs 2S5 Giatsint-S at a glance — weight 16,000 vs 28,200 kg, top speed 60 vs 62 km/h, range 500 vs 500 km, crew — vs —.

2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S1 Gvozdika
2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S5 Giatsint-S
Specifications
2S1 Gvozdika 2S5 Giatsint-S
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled gun
Manufacturer Kharkiv Tractor Plant Uraltransmash
Number produced 10,000 units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 16.0 tons 28.2 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 62 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length 7.26 m 8.33 m
Width 2.85 m 3.25 m
Height 2.73 m 2.76 m
Crew 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier)
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Armament & Powertrain
2S1 Gvozdika 2S5 Giatsint-S
Main armament 122 mm 2A18 howitzer 152 mm gun
Secondary weapon 12.7 mm machine gun 1× 7.62 mm machine gun
Engine YaMZ-238N V-8 diesel, 300 hp V-59 diesel, 520 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S5 Giatsint-S?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is faster with a maximum road speed of 62 km/h compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S5 Giatsint-S?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S5 Giatsint-S?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is heavier at 28.2 tons combat weight compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 16.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S5 Giatsint-S?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is longer at 8.33 meters compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 7.26 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and 2S5 Giatsint-S require?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S requires a larger crew of 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2S5 Giatsint-S?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the 2S5 Giatsint-S.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and 2S5 Giatsint-S?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the 2S5 Giatsint-S carries 152 mm gun as its main armament.