Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika vs Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder
Full specs: Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder
Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder leads on max firing range (54 vs 21.9 km). 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 data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 67 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 500 km ✓ | 360 km |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 5 rpm | 6 rpm ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 122 mm | 155 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | N/A |
| Max firing range (km) | 21.9 km | 54 km ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Combat weight (kg) | 15,700 kg | 47,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 5 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 300 hp | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $3,000,000 |
| Units built | 10,000 ✓ | 1,900 |
| Operator countries | 35 ✓ | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 67 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika has the longest range at 500 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder has the lower public unit-cost figure at 3,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder has the higher rate of fire at 6 rpm.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder has the higher max firing range at 54 km.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika has the higher units built at 10,000.
Is the Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika better than the Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder? +
On the public specs we track, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder are closely matched, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika leads on range, units built, operator countries, while Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder leads on max speed, rate of fire, max firing range. 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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