122mm 2S1 Gvozdika

The 2S1 Gvozdika is a Soviet 122 mm self-propelled howitzer that mounts a D-32 (2A31) gun on a modified MT-LB multi-purpose chassis. It is designed to provide direct and indirect fire support to motorized rifle and tank regiments, capable of firing various 122mm ammunition types.

Developed in the late 1960s, the 2S1 was created to provide Soviet armored divisions with highly mobile artillery support capable of keeping pace with rapid offensive maneuvers and countering Western counterparts like the M109. The vehicle officially entered service with the Soviet Army in 1971 and quickly became the standard regimental self-propelled howitzer across Warsaw Pact forces. It saw extensive combat during the Soviet-Afghan War, the Gulf War, and the Yugoslav Wars, and it continues to be heavily utilized by both sides in the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Today, the Gvozdika remains in active service with dozens of nations worldwide, valued for its amphibious capabilities and rugged reliability.