The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the M101 Howitzer is a Towed Artillery.
At 16.0 tons, the 2S1 Gvozdika is 7.9:1 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 2S1 Gvozdika has been produced in 10,000 units vs 10,202 for the M101 Howitzer. The M101 Howitzer entered service 31 years before the 2S1 Gvozdika (1941 vs 1972).
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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S1 Gvozdika or M101 Howitzer?
The M101 Howitzer has been produced in greater numbers with 10,202 units compared to 10,000 units of the 2S1 Gvozdika.
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.
