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K9 Donner
Länder	Südkorea
Rolle	Selbstfahrende Haubitze
Im Dienst	1999–heute
Gebaut	1700+

das K9 Donner ist eine südkoreanische 155-mm-Panzerhaubitze, die von der Agency for Defense Development und privaten Unternehmen wie Dongmyeong Heavy Industries, Kia Heavy Industry, Poongsan Corporation und Samsung Aerospace Industries für die Streitkräfte der Republik Korea entworfen und entwickelt wurde und jetzt von Hanwha Aerospace hergestellt wird. K9-Haubitzen arbeiten in Gruppen mit der K10-Munitionsversorgungsfahrzeug-Variante.

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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)
Hersteller	Samsung Techwin / Hanwha Defense
Entered Service	1999
Crew	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.