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 MT-LBu multi-purpose chassis, mounting a 122 mm 2A18 howitzer. "2S1" is …

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 of a popular surname. This Soviet self-propelled howitzer …

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, mounting the 2A18 howitzer. "2S1" is its GRAU designation.

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 the GRAU designation while Gvozdika translates in English as Carnation.

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 the Soviet Army in the early 1970s and was first seen in public at a Polish Army parade in 1974.

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 appropriate designation of "M1974".

Sep 14, 2019 · The 2S1 "Gvozdika" was a workhorse self-propelled howitzer of the Soviet Army that served in motorized rifle units at the regimental level as well as in tank units, including the single tank regiment of motorized rifle divisions and …