
K9 Κεραυνός | |
|---|---|
| Χώρες | Νότια Κορέα |
| Ρόλο | Αυτοπροωθούμενος χάουιτζερ |
| Σε λειτουργία | 1999-σήμερα |
| Χτισμένο | 1700+ |
Teh K9 Κεραυνός είναι ένα αυτοκινούμενο οβιδοβόλο 155 χιλιοστών της Νότιας Κορέας που σχεδιάστηκε και αναπτύχθηκε από τον Οργανισμό Αμυντικής Ανάπτυξης και ιδιωτικές εταιρείες, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των Dongmyeong Heavy Industries, Kia Heavy Industry, Poongsan Corporation και Samsung Aerospace Industries για τις Ένοπλες Δυνάμεις της Δημοκρατίας της Κορέας και κατασκευάζεται τώρα από την Hanwha Aerospace. Τα οβιδοβόλα K9 λειτουργούν σε ομάδες με την έκδοση K10 Ammunition Resupply Vehicle.
Πηγή: K9 Thunder στη Wikipedia
| South Korea Self-propelled K9 Thunder Walk Around | |
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| Φωτογράφος | Unknow |
| Εντοπισμού | Αγνοώ |
| Φωτογραφίες | 17 |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Ρόλο | Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) |
| Κατασκευαστής | Samsung Techwin / Hanwha Defense |
| Entered Service | 1999 |
| Πλήρωμα | 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.
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