Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika vs KNDS CAESAR
Full specs: Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika KNDS CAESAR
Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and KNDS CAESAR are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS CAESAR leads on max firing range (42 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 | 100 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 500 km | 600 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 | 42 km ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Combat weight (kg) | 15,700 kg | 17,700 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 5 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 300 hp | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 10,000 ✓ | 350 |
| Operator countries | 35 ✓ | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika and KNDS CAESAR? +
The KNDS CAESAR is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 100 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The KNDS CAESAR has the longest range at 600 km.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The KNDS CAESAR has the higher rate of fire at 6 rpm.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The KNDS CAESAR has the higher max firing range at 42 km.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika has the higher units built at 10,000.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika has the higher operator countries at 35.
Is the Uralvagonzavod 2S1 Gvozdika better than the KNDS CAESAR? +
On the public specs we track, the KNDS CAESAR 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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