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2S1 SP Howitzer |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Designations |
122mm 2S1 Gvozdika (Carnation), M1974 |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Uralmash and Kharkov |
| Status |
Production complet. In service with Russia and others. |
| Production Period |
1971-1991 |
Production Quantity |
10000+ |
| Type |
SPA (T) |
Crew |
4 + 2 (1) |
| Length, overall |
7.26 m |
Length, hull |
n/a |
| Width, overall |
2.85 m |
Height, overall |
2.732 m |
| Combat Weight |
15.700 kg |
Unloaded Weight |
n/a |
| Radio, external |
R-123M |
Communication, crew |
R-124 |
| FIREPOWER |
| Main Armament |
122mm 2A31 howitzer |
Ammunition Carried |
40x122mm |
| Gun Traverse |
360 |
Elevation/Depression |
+70/-3 |
| Traverse Rate |
n/a |
Elevation Rate |
n/a |
| Gun Stabilization |
n/a |
Rangefinder |
n/a |
| Night Vision |
yes |
Auto-Loader |
n/a |
| Secondary Armament |
none |
Ammunition Carried |
- |
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| MOBILITY CHARACTERISTICS |
| Engine |
YaMZ-238N, V-8 water-cooled 4-stroke diesel |
Transmission |
manual, 5 forward and 1 reverse |
| Horsepower |
300hp |
Suspension |
adjustable |
| Power/Weight Ratio |
19.1 hp/t |
Track Width |
40.0 or 67.0 cm |
| Speed, on road |
62 km/h |
Track Ground Contact |
477cm |
| Fuel Capacity |
550 l |
Ground Pressure |
0.49 kg/cm2 |
| Range, on road |
500 km |
Gradient |
77% |
| Fuel Consumption |
n/a |
Vertical Obstacle |
0.7 m |
| Turning Radius |
n/a |
Trench Crossing |
n/a |
| Ground Clearance |
0.40 m (+15/-5 mm) |
Fording |
amphibious |
| SURVIVABILITY FEATURES |
| Smoke Laying |
n/a |
NBC Protection |
yes |
| Armor Details |
All-welded steel hull and turret armor. Maximum thickness of 15mm (hull) and 20mm (turret). |
| TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND OTHER IMAGES |
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| NOTES |
| (1) Two crew members travel seperately, usually in the ammunition carrier vehicle. |
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