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2S5 Giatsint-S vs PzH 2000

2S5 Giatsint-S vs PzH 2000 at a glance — weight 28,200 vs 55,800 kg, top speed 62 vs 60 km/h, range 500 vs 420 km, crew — vs —.

2S5 Giatsint-S self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇷🇺 2S5 Giatsint-S
PzH 2000 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 PzH 2000
Specifications
2S5 Giatsint-S PzH 2000
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-propelled gun Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Uraltransmash Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall
Number produced 2,000 units 362 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.5 million
Combat weight 28.2 tons 55.8 tons
Maximum speed 62 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 420 km
Length 8.33 m 11.67 m
Width 3.25 m 3.58 m
Height 2.76 m 3.06 m
Crew 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders)
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Armament & Powertrain
2S5 Giatsint-S PzH 2000
Main armament 152 mm gun 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer
Secondary weapon 1× 7.62 mm machine gun 7.62mm MG3 machine gun
Engine V-59 diesel, 520 hp MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or PzH 2000?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is faster with a maximum road speed of 62 km/h compared to the PzH 2000's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or PzH 2000?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the PzH 2000's 420 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the 2S5 Giatsint-S's 28.2 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the 2S5 Giatsint-S's 8.33 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S5 Giatsint-S and PzH 2000 require?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S requires a larger crew of 5 (section of 7 with 2 in ammunition carrier) compared to the PzH 2000's 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S5 Giatsint-S or PzH 2000?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S has been produced in greater numbers with 2,000 units compared to 362 units of the PzH 2000.
What are the main armaments of the 2S5 Giatsint-S and PzH 2000?
The 2S5 Giatsint-S is armed with 152 mm gun while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.