WeaponSpecs

Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika vs Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS

Full specs: Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS

Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS leads on max firing range (300 vs 21.9 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.

Compare systems side by side

Search above to add up to five systems. You’ll get a per-spec winner, relative bars, a normalized spec profile and an honest verdict, every number from public sources.

Building a fleet? Try the Force Builder →

Full data

Full spec sheet

Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika Wins 4/7
Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS Wins 3/7
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 60 km/h 64 km/h
Range (km) 500 km 483 km
Rate of fire (rpm) 5 rpm N/A
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 122 mm N/A
Ammunition 40 12
Max firing range (km) 21.9 km 300 km
Physical
Length (m) N/A 6.97 m
Combat weight (kg) 15,700 kg 25,191 kg
Crew 4 3
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 300 hp 500 hp
Program
Units built 10,000 1,300
Operator countries 35 18

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS? +

The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 64 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

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

Which has the higher max firing range? +

The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS has the higher max firing range at 300 km.

Which has the higher ammunition? +

The Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika has the higher ammunition at 40.

Which has the higher engine power? +

The Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS has the higher engine power at 500 hp.

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 Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS? +

On the public specs we track, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS are closely matched, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika leads on range, ammunition, units built, while Lockheed Martin M270A2 MLRS leads on max speed, max firing range, engine power. 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.

Keep exploring

More head-to-heads