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Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika vs Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S

Full specs: Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S

Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S leads on rate of fire (7 vs 5 rpm). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.

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Full spec sheet

Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika Wins 2/6
Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S Wins 4/6
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 60 km/h 60 km/h
Range (km) 500 km 500 km
Rate of fire (rpm) 5 rpm 7 rpm
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 122 mm 152 mm
Ammunition 40 50
Max firing range (km) 21.9 km 29 km
Physical
Combat weight (kg) 15,700 kg 42,000 kg
Crew 4 5
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 300 hp 840 hp
Program
Units built 10,000 1,000
Operator countries 35 5

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S? +

The Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 60 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika has the longest range at 500 km.

Which has the higher rate of fire? +

The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher rate of fire at 7 rpm.

Which has the higher max firing range? +

The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher max firing range at 29 km.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher ammunition at 50.

Which has the higher engine power? +

The Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S has the higher engine power at 840 hp.

Is the Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika better than the Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S? +

On the public specs we track, the Uralvagonzavod 2S19 Msta-S leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.

Where does this comparison data come from? +

Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.

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