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K9 Torden
Lande	Sydkorea
Rolle	Selvkørende haubits
I brug	1999-nu
Bygget	1700+

Den K9 Torden er en sydkoreansk 155 mm selvkørende haubits designet og udviklet af Agency for Defense Development og private virksomheder, herunder Dongmyeong Heavy Industries, Kia Heavy Industry, Poongsan Corporation og Samsung Aerospace Industries for Republikken Koreas væbnede styrker, og er nu fremstillet af Hanwha Aerospace. K9 haubitser opererer i grupper med K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicle-varianten.

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South Korea Self-propelled K9 Thunder Walk Around
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General Characteristics

The K9 Thunder is a modern South Korean 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. It was designed to provide long-range, accurate, and rapid fire support, featuring high mobility and excellent survivability.

Property	Value (K9 Thunder)
Rolle	Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH)
Producent	Samsung Techwin / Hanwha Defense
Entered Service	1999
Besætning	5 (Commander, Driver, Gunner, 2 Loaders)
Combat Weight	Approx. 47 tonnes
Rate of Fire (Maximum)	6 rounds per minute (Sustained: 2-3 rounds/min)

Armament and Fire Control

Main Armament: One 155 mm / 52 calibre main gun.
Ammunition Capacity: 48 rounds (projectile and charge).
Maximum Range:
- 18 km (conventional HE)
- 30 km (rocket-assisted projectile – RAP)
- Up to 40 km+ (base bleed or extended range ammunition)
Secondary Armament: One 12.7 mm K6 heavy machine gun (commander’s station).
Key Feature: Features the “Shoot-and-Scoot” capability, allowing the crew to fire three rounds and move out of position in less than 60 seconds to avoid counter-battery fire.

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine: MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine.
Power Output: 1,000 hp.
Maximum Road Speed: 67 km/h (42 mph).
Operational Range: Approximately 360 km (224 miles).
Suspension: Hydropneumatic suspension, providing superior stability for firing and cross-country mobility.
International Success: The K9 has been highly successful in the export market, sold to nations including Turkey, Poland, India, Norway, Finland, and Australia.