The 2S1 Gvozdika (Russian: 2С1 «Гвоздика», "Carnation") is a Soviet self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1972 and is in service in Russia and other countries as of 2024. It is based on …

The 2S1 Gvozdika, (Russian: 2С1 «Гвоздика», 'Dianthus'); is a Soviet 122-mm self-propelled howitzer that resembles the PT-76 but is essentially a lengthened version of the MT-LB APC, …

In Soviet nomenclature, 2S1 signified the second model S for self-propelled, its GRAU designation. Army designation was SAU-122, and "Gvozdika" meaning "Carnation", as more …

Feb 27, 2022 · The 2S1 Gvozdika (translating to "Carnation") was a standard Red Army self-propelled howitzer platform. The type was recognized in the West in 1974 and given the …

2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet 122 mm tracked self-propelled howitzer. Gvozdika consists of a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer mounted on a MT-LBu amphibious tracked armoured personnel carrier. 2S1 is …

Mar 4, 2018 · The self-propelled howitzer 2S1 provided the Soviet Army with highly mobile firepower that fit neatly into its doctrine of the offensive. It also was found in some non-Soviet …

Jan 17, 2025 · The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Russian-made 122mm self-propelled howitzer based on a tracked armored vehicle. The first prototype was ready in 1969. The 2S1 entered service with …

Based on the 2S1 self-propelled howitzer chassis, the MTK-2 has a turret-like superstructure that contains three UR-77 rockets on launch ramps. The range of the rockets is about 200 to 400 …

The 2S1 Gvozdika, which means Carnation in English, is a 122mm self-propelled turreted howitzer that's mounted on a tracked armoured chassis. The powerful vehicle has a crew of …

The 122-mm 2S1 Gvozdika (Russian for carnation) was once the most widely deployed tracked artillery weapon in the Russian ground forces. It was also the largest caliber gun on an …