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.
Profile of 2S1 Gvozdika
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.
Profile of 2A18 (D-30)
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.