2S1 Gvozdika vs 2A18 (D-30)
The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the 2A18 (D-30) is a Towed Artillery. At 16.0 tons, the 2S1 Gvozdika is 5.1x the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 60 km/h for the 2A18 (D-30). Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 15 km for the 2A18 (D-30). The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the 2A18 (D-30) carries a 122-mm howitzer. The 2A18 (D-30) entered service 12 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1960 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 |
| The Soviet 2A18 (D-30), introduced in 1960, is a 122 mm towed howitzer for field artillery distinguished by a three-legged carriage that allows for 360-degree horizontal traverse. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Artillery Plant No 9 |
| Number produced | -- 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 |
| Width | 2.85 m |
| Height | 2.73 m |
| 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 | 3.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 15 km â—‰ |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | -- |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 122-mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT shell |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2A18 (D-30) 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 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 15 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is heavier at 16.0 tons combat weight compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 3.1 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is longer at 7.26 meters compared to the 2A18 (D-30)'s 0.00 meters.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and 2A18 (D-30)?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the 2A18 (D-30) carries 122-mm howitzer as its main armament.