
K9 Ukkonen | |
|---|---|
| Maissa | Etelä-Korea |
| Rooli | Itseliikkuva haupitsi |
| Käytössä | 1999 läsnä |
| Rakennettu | 1700+ |
Nniiden K9 Ukkonen on eteläkorealainen 155 mm: n itseliikkuva haupitsi, jonka ovat suunnitelleet ja kehittäneet puolustuskehitysvirasto ja yksityiset yritykset, kuten Dongmyeong Heavy Industries, Kia Heavy Industry, Poongsan Corporation ja Samsung Aerospace Industries Korean tasavallan asevoimille, ja sitä valmistaa nyt Hanwha Aerospace. K9-haupitsit toimivat ryhmissä K10-ampumatarvikeajoneuvoversion kanssa.
Lähde: K9 Ukkonen Wikipediassa
| South Korea Self-propelled K9 Thunder Walk Around | |
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| Valokuvaaja | Unknow |
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| Valokuvat | 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) |
|---|---|
| Rooli | Self-Propelled Howitzer (SPH) |
| Valmistaja | Samsung Techwin / Hanwha Defense |
| Entered Service | 1999 |
| miehistö | 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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