2S1 Gvozdika vs M101 Howitzer
The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the M101 Howitzer is a Towed Artillery. At 16.0 tons, the 2S1 Gvozdika is 7.9x the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons. Operational range is 500 km for the 2S1 Gvozdika vs 18 km for the M101 Howitzer. The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer, while the M101 Howitzer carries a 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition. The M101 Howitzer entered service 31 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1941 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 M101 is a 105mm light towed howitzer introduced by the United States in 1941, featuring a split-trail carriage for mobile field artillery support. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Towed Artillery |
| Type | Artillery piece |
| Manufacturer | Rock Island Arsenal |
| Number produced | 10,202 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.0 million |
| Combat weight | 16.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.26 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.85 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.73 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 2.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 18 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.21 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.73 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 8 |
| Engine | -- |
| Main armament | 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition |
| Secondary weapon | HEAT M67 Shell |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M101 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M101 Howitzer's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M101 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M101 Howitzer's 18 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M101 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is heavier at 16.0 tons combat weight compared to the M101 Howitzer's 2.0 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M101 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is longer at 7.26 meters compared to the M101 Howitzer's 5.94 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S1 Gvozdika and M101 Howitzer require?
The M101 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 8 compared to the 2S1 Gvozdika's 4 (commander, loader, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the 2S1 Gvozdika and M101 Howitzer?
The 2S1 Gvozdika is armed with 122 mm 2A18 howitzer while the M101 Howitzer carries 105 mm high explosive (HE) semi-fixed ammunition as its main armament.