[55] As of November 2020, 77 units have been delivered. The first prototype was rolled out and tested in 1996. Oct 26, 2018 5,607 6 4,562 Country Location . The gun can fire a standard M107 high-explosive (HE) projectile for a maximum range of 18km. K9 Thunder and G6 howitzer. Turkish 155 mm self-propelled howitzer based on the K9 Thunder that was developed by South Korea's Samsung Techwin. The K9 Thunder development program began in 1989. Last 74 K9s in between 2018 and 2019 were built as K9A1 configuration. The engine develops a power output of 1,000hp with a power-to-weight ratio of 21.6hp/t. Eventually, the howitzer that had barrel problems joined the second counterattack after receiving field repairs. The engineers faced biggest challenge on designing main gun and suspension due to lack of experience; while licensing the K55, its main gun was brought as finished product and suspension was produced under knowledge base from the United States. 24 K9 and 6 K10 have been purchased, with an option for another 24 K9 and additional K10. [citation needed], The K9 has the ability to fire its shells in MRSI mode (Multiple Rounds Simultaneous Impact). The K-9 Thunder is an indigenous South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer. ", "Each K10 supports two K9 guns and can carry 104 rounds of ammunition.". [43] The K9 Thunder is one of the contenders for supplying Egypt with new artillery systems, other howitzers competing with the K9 include those from Russia, South Africa and France, specifically the CAESAR self-propelled howitzer. 480 km: Speed: 67 km/h: The K9 Thunder is a South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer developed by Samsung Techwin for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. The Thunder has a maximum rate of fire of six rounds per minute and is capable of “multiple rounds simultaneous impact” firing. [4], The turret servo electrohydraulic system is a derive from that of K1 MBT. Walkarounds. [53][54], 10 units were bought from South Korea and assembled by L&T in India and were handed over to the Indian Army during Defexpo 2018. The K9 Thunder can open fire within 30 seconds at stand out position or within 60 seconds during movement. Well, if it was K9 Thunder, then you could add this to K9 Thunder's "exports" section, but all of its trade-export rights belong to Turkey. [45], Hanwha Defence Australia has been named the sole preferred bidder for the procurement of 30 K9 'Huntsman' self-propelled howitzers and 15 K10 armoured ammunition resupply vehicles. Over 250 K9 Thunder howitzers were fielded with the RoKA by the end of 2005. [13][14], K9 is an indigenous system of an all-welded steel armour construction which is rated to withstand 14.5 mm armour piercing rounds, 152 mm shell fragments, and anti-personnel mines. [19] The unit also supports full CBRN protection. Rajnath Singh flags off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun", "S. 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Korean-designed howitzers", K9 Thunder Self-propelled Howitzer - Artillery Systems - Hanwha Defense, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=K9_Thunder&oldid=993978684, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2020, Articles with dead external links from September 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 13 December 2020, at 14:50. The air purification system and on-board crew gas masks are provided for NBC warfare. The propulsion system provides a top speed of over 67km/h and a cruising range of 360km. The entire K9 fleet operated by the ROK Armed Forces is now undergoing upgrades to K9A1 standard, and a further development of a K9A2 variant is in process. Egypt plans to complete performance evaluations of the howitzer by the end of the year and sign a contract in early 2018. The reloading is done through a munition bridge on the K10 that extends out to lock itself into a reception hole located at the rear of the K9. The K9 is pretty conventional for a modern SPG: big, lightly armoured hull, engine to the front, turret to the rear. The development program of this 155 mm/52-caliber self-propelled howitzer has been underway since 1989. It can be distinct from the T-155 Firtina by the shape of its turret. [5] Originally, Air-Log hydropneumatic suspension, which was being used for British AS-90, was chosen for test for license produce, but failed to absorb shock from much bigger 52 caliber gun. The K9 Thunder is designed to meet the up-to-date tactical concept on shoot and scoot. Two units received slight damage to their firing control systems during the initial North Korean attack, meaning only three out of the six units were able to counterattack. K9 is an indigenous system of an all-welded steel armour construction which is rated to withstand 14.5 mm armour piercing rounds, 152 mm shell fragments, and anti-personnel mines. The K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer was developed as a replacement for the M109A2K, also known as the K55, self-propelled howitzers. The South Korean K9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer. The purpose is to reduce the crew needed to operate the vehicle to two in order to mitigate personnel losses expected to be suffered during North Korean attacks. [26], On 14 May 2019, in the lead-up to the 2019 Federal Election, the Prime Minister of Australia, Scott Morrison, announced that 30 K9 howitzers and associated support equipment, including ten K10 ammunition resupply vehicles, would be acquired for the ADF. Later, South Korea developed domestic hydropneumatic suspension and sold to Britain. The design incorporates a Modular Azimuth Position System (MAPS), an automatic fire-control system (AFCS), a powered gun elevation / depression and a turret traverse system. "On Sept. 15, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, or DAPA, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to locally develop the engine for the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer. [15] The main armament consists of a 155 mm/52 caliber ordnance with a maximum firing range of 40 km;[16] the K307 BB-HE projectile propelled by the K676 top charge has a muzzle velocity of 928 m/s (3,040 ft/s). K9 engine The K9 Thunder is powered by an MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water cooled diesel engine coupled to the Allison ATDX1100-5A3 transmission. T-155 Firtina is the Turkish variant of K9 Thunder. [18], It was designed to give the artillery arm of the Republic of Korea Army a significant improvement in capability. (Dong-a Ilbo/AFP … The engine develops a power output of 1,000hp with a power-to-weight ratio of 21.6hp/t. It’s only the second (after Germany’s Panzerhaubitze 2000) to be designed around a longer, 52-calibre gun, but unlike the PzH is quite a bit lighter and handier. On the other hand, engine, transmission, and INS were chosen to be imported from foreign partners, and license produce hydropneumatic suspension to boost up localization by 70%. K9 Thunder 1:35. by Kari Lappalainen on Pienoismallit + Actions Info Kits. [57][58][59], 120 K9 chassis will be produced as part of the AHS Krab program.[60][61]. [40], On 20 December 2017, a contract was signed between Hanwha Land Systems and Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency for ₩245.2 billion to supply 24 K9 Thunder and 6 K10 ARV by 2020. [8] A formal contract was signed by Samsung Techwin (formerly Samsung Aerospace Industries) and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Seoul on 20 July 2001 worth an initial amount of $60 million—a total deal of $1 billion, including technology transfer and license to produce, for 350 vehicles through 2011. On 5 December 1997, one of prototypes was damaged by fire after testing 18 rounds in 3 minutes due to failing complete combustion, which resulted death of one researcher among three wounded. All K9 will be upgraded to K9A1 by 2030, and K9A2 variant development is ongoing. It was developed to … After the review, South Korea decided to continue developing domestic main system, main gun, 155 mm ammunition, fire control system, structure, and autoloader. K9 Thunder 1:35. by Kari Lappalainen on Pienoismallit + Actions Info Kits. Recent developments have been made within Turkey to develop an Indigenous Ammunition Resupply Vehicle based on T-155 Fırtına, the Vehicles will have an Ammunition Transfer System similar to that of South Korean K10 ARV. The K9 Thunder is a South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer developed by Samsung Techwin for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces.It was developed to supplement and then replace the K55 self-propelled howitzers in South Korean service. Turkey ordered the K9 Thunder under the Firtina or T-155 K/M Obus designation in 2001. The kit is almost entirely conventional too – no photo-etch, no resin, no clear plastic; just 314 parts in old-fashioned tan polystyrene, plus two matt grey one-piece vinyl tracks. The K9 Thunder is a South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer developed by Samsung Techwin for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. by: Sean Langley [ PIGSTY] introduction The K9 is Korea’s new self-propelled howitzer. Academy 1/35 K9 Thunder SPH. In 1980s, the ROK Armed Forces came in need of new artillery system to contest North Korean equipment. Maximum range firing the HE rocket assisted projectile (RAP) with uni-charge of five zones, is 30km. In which a boom is extended towards the rear of the T-155 Fırtına turret where the exchange happens. [49], On 26 June 2018, Estonia signed an agreement with South Korea for the procurement of 12 K9 self-propelled howitzers, with a reported option for 12 additional artillery systems. Eight units were delivered in 2004 while the Turkish Army plans call for the procurement of up to 300 systems produced locally in Turkey. At the same time, the NDMA said that negotiations concerning the KMW-made Panzerhaubitze 2000 and the Nexter Caesar had been put "on hold". It is less likely to be engaged by counter-battery fire, by relying on shoot-and-scoot. K9 Thunder South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer is designed and developed by the Agency for Defense Development and Samsung Aerospace Industries for … Like: 1 Philip the Arab SENIOR MEMBER. Turkish 155 mm self-propelled howitzer based on the K9 Thunder that was developed by South Korea's Samsung Techwin. Ozyurt said Ukraine would not impose any restriction in the use or export of the future engine. The one and only user of the K9 is South Korea. 1,000hp diesel engine provides K9 Thunder with the capability to maneuver and traverse across diverse environments and terrains. NORA-B/52 SP Gun-Howitzer. The K9 Thunder platform is made of all-welded steel armour protection material. [23][24][25] The Turkish variant self-propelled howitzer was named T-155 Firtina and to be assembled in Turkey. T-155 Firtina. As a result, the ADD determined to create new weapon system and worked on conceptual model till 1991. Our search engine contains 3 gallery articles related to the topic K9 Thunder: K9 moukari 1:35. by Pore on Pienoismallit + Actions Info Kits. The total system (K9, K10 and the Kongsberg Fire Control System) will be known in Australia as the AS9 Huntsman. [23] On 4 May 2000, the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea and Turkish Land Forces Command signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to supply K9 subsystems till 2011. Deliveries to start in 2020. [15], In June 2016, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) revealed they were designing a new fully automatic projectile-and-charge loading system that will be retrofitted to the K9, essentially giving it a robotic turret. ISO Group provides spare parts and solutions for the K9 and variants. Anyone knows why Korea uses German engine for K9. These will be built at Hanwha Australia's Geelong facility. Turkish 155 mm self-propelled howitzer based on the K9 Thunder that was developed by South Korea's Samsung Techwin. K9 Thunder. The results of the study of existing proposals, the Turkish military chose the self-propelled K9 Thunder from the South Korean company Samsung Techwin. Total production of 1,178 K9s and 179 K10s were fielded by 2019. The main armament consists of a 155 mm/52 caliber ordnance with a maximum firing range of 40 km. The propulsion system provides a top speed of over 67km/h and a cruising range of 360km. They use Doosan engine for K2 Black Panther tank, which is stronger engine. Redback is the newest IFV in the world, leveraging the latest technologies for mission effectiveness. With a claimed range of 75 km, it offers greater mobility, longer range, higher rate of fire, and increased battlefield survivability, as it can quickly be brought into action, open fire, and come out of action. The first batch of K9 were delivered to the Republic of Korea Army in 1999. K9FIN 1:35. by Esko P. on Pienoismallit + Actions Info Kits. The Turkish variant was designated Firtina or T-155 K/M Obus. Layout The K9 has a conventional layout for a tracked self-propelled howitzer with the driver and engine located in the front of … Jul 14, 2020 #10 Maybe UAE should try developing its own howitzer in collaboration with the South Africans. Bengal71 SENIOR MEMBER. K9 Thunder. [3], The ADD first offered upgrades on existing K55, inspired by the United States' M109 Howitzer Improvement Program (HIP), but was rejected by the Republic of Korea Army. A K9 howitzer arrived in Egypt earlier that month for test-firing at a range located west of Cairo. Engine: MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water-cooled diesel 1000 hp: Speed: 67 km/h (41 mph) Crew: 5: Weight: 47 t: Dimensions . You can check the specs, operators, images and videos. K9FIN 1:35. by Esko P. on Pienoismallit + Actions Info Kits. K9 Thunder description. The K10 ARV can automatically transfer 12 rounds per minute through a conveyor belt. Unnamed sources in the Norwegian Army had previously stated that the K9 was a leading candidate in the competition. The Turkish ARV will have Auxiliary Power Unitunlike the K10 ARV, which allows the vehicle's crew to use electronics, communication systems and Ammunition Transfer System to run … The K9 Thunder is a NATO-compliant 155mm self-propelled howitzer designed to provide high rates of fire, high mobility and survivability, and rapid shoot and scoot tactics. [38] We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The transmission system of the 5TDMI1, a Ukrainian engine, already has been designed to power the Firtina, a Turkish 155mm self-propelled howitzer based on the K9 Thunder developed by South Korea's Samsung Techwin. The K9 is the original and most numerous version of the K9. The agreement also includes training, maintenance and spare parts. [35] In February 2017, the Ministry of Defence announced that Finland will acquire 48 used K9s over a period of seven years starting in 2018, with conscript training on the equipment commencing in 2019. The major equipment including gun system, automatic ammunition feeding system and diesel engine were retained for the T-155. [2] K9 howitzers operate in groups with the K10 automatic ammunition resupply vehicle variant. The K9 Thunder is supplemented by a K10 automatic ammunition re-supply vehicle (ARV) built on the K9 platform. Two prototypes fired a total of 4,100 rounds and underwent 13,800 km driving test including in extreme temperature conditions. The purchase of an additional 6 howitzers was announced in October 2019. In late 2001, Turkish Land Forces Command (TLFC) signed a contract with Samsung TechWin for K9 Thunder. And, as of 2020, the first wartime K9 Thunder unit will be in operational use. During the test, the prototypes succeeded to fire distance of 40 km and 6 rounds per minutes but failed to fire three rounds in 15 seconds. The howitzer is essentially a modified version of Republic of Korea K9 Thunder which is developed by Samsung Techwin, now Hanwha Systems and T-155 shares main systems of the K9 Thunder, including the South Korean designed 155/52 calibre gun system, majority of the chassis, automatic ammunition feeding mechanism and the German designed MTU-881 KA 500 diesel engine. The K9 is powered by a German-based MTU brand MT 881 Ka-500 series 8-cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine delivering up to 1,000 horsepower at 2,750rpm. Books. The automatic loading system places the projectiles onto the ammunition tray ready for fire. [34] The acquisition is claimed to be biggest of the decade for the Land Forces, whose both mobile and towed artillery face mass outdating in the 2020s. The K9 is also known nicknamed the Thunder. The K9 Thunder is a 155mm / 52 calibre self-propelled howitzer developed by Samsung Techwin for the Republic of Korea, Republic of Korea Armed Forces; Turkish Army. [29]K9 Thunder overcame a sand storm to successfully become a part of the Indian Military. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2019. [36], Estonia has also confirmed its decision to purchase K9 Thunders. Name: K9 Thunder G6 howitzer; Origin: South Korea: South Africa: Produced: 1999: 1987: Unit cost: 3.9 million $ -Full description: Description, operators: Description, operators: Specifications. Main armament: Rheinmetall 155 mm L52 Artillery Gun (60 rounds) 155 mm howitzer: Firing range: 40km: 30 - 56 km: Engine: MTU 881 Ka-500 1,000 PS (986 hp, 736 kW) MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water-cooled … The main weapon is the 155mm / 52 calibre gun. The first batch of eight T-155s were built in South Korea under a licence agreement with Samsung Techwin, while the remaining batch of over 300 units is being produced at the 1st Army Maintenance Center Command, Adapazari in Turkey. The gun’s firing is controlled by onboard fire-control equipment. The armed forces operated M107 self-propelled gun and K55 self-propelled howitzer; however, they had shorter firing range compared to M-1978 Koksanand were outnumbered by various North Korean artillery. On Sept. 15, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, or DAPA, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to locally develop the engine for the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer. K9 howitzers operate in groups with the K10 automatic ammunition resupply vehicle. Early concept requested by the military includes river crossing capability and installation of M61 Vulcan as anti-air weapon, which were removed due to unnecessity for such long-range weapon. It can also fire a K307 projectile with a modular-charge of six zones for a maximum range of over 40km. The K9 boasts excellent performance with a long shooting range for fire combat and a fast firing speed for real-time, quick-focused fire power. Variants. Operators. ROK Army K9 Thunder , K55 Self Propelled Artillery Gunnery Exercise /제5포병여단 K9,K55 사격훈련 - Duration: 3:41. rider eye-Aviation&Military 42,791 views It was developed to supplement and then … Lack of legend. K9 Thunder protects the internal crew and onboard equipment against 155mm shell fragments, 14.5mm armor piercing shells and anti-personnel mines. The K9 Thunder is powered by an MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water cooled diesel engine coupled to the Allison ATDX1100-5A3 transmission. Our search engine contains 3 gallery articles related to the topic K9 Thunder: K9 moukari 1:35. by Pore on Pienoismallit + Actions Info Kits. It has a burst rate of fire of three rounds per 15 seconds and a maximum rate of fire of six to eight rounds a minute for three minutes. The K9 Thunder is a South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer developed by Samsung Techwin for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. K9 Thunder je samohybná houfnice, ráže 155 mm, vyvinutá společností Samsung Aerospace Industries (nyní Hanwha Defense) pro ozbrojené síly Korejské republiky.Zahraničními uživateli typu jsou například Ázerbájdžán, Polsko a Turecko. MTU MT 881 Ka-500 engines drive the self-propelled K9-Thunder howitzer with 735 kW (985 bhp).Tognum subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH will supply the drive components to two South Korean partner firms: The engines will be delivered to the diesel engine manufacturer STX Engine whereas the powerpack subcomponents such as cooling systems, pipework or air filter systems will … The first vehicle was rolled out on 17 December 1999, and was fielded to the Republic of Korea Marine Corps in Yeonpyeong Island. The K9 Thunder is powered by an MTU MT 881 Ka-500 eight-cylinder water-cooled diesel engine, developing 1,000hp. [4], By late 1990s, internal review showed localization of 107 out of 235 (45.5%) technologies required to build the artillery. The design phase was completed in 1998 and serial production began in 1999. We are not aware of any books for this topic. The K9 is powered by a German-based MTU brand MT 881 Ka-500 series 8-cylinder, water-cooled diesel engine delivering up to 1,000 horsepower at 2,750rpm. Turkey is guaranteed to build 350 T-155 Fırtına under license for US$1.6 million per vehicle including right to export and modify. Users . On Sept. 15, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, or DAPA, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy to locally develop the engine for the K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer. The development started in 1989 and was led by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Samsung Aerospace Industries (now Hanwha Defense). Main armament: 155 mm: 155 mm howitzer: Firing range: 40 km (25 mi) 30 - 56 km: Engine: MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water-cooled diesel 1000 hp: MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder … In 1980s, the ROK Armed Forces came in need of new artillery system to contest North Korean equipment. [37] According to other sources, Estonia is teaming up with Finland in the procurement of the K9, and will order 12 howitzers. K9 THUNDER SELF-PROPELLED HOWITZER. K9 Thunder The K-9 Thunder is an indigenous South Korean self-propelled 155 mm howitzer. [5] The localization rate reached 87% by the end of the development. The K9 Thunder is a South Korean Self-Propelled 155 mm Howitzer (SPH) developed by Samsung Techwin and now manufactured by the Company Hanwha Land Systems. [28], Hanwha Techwin joined hand with Indian conglomerate Larsen and Toubro Limited to supply 100 K9-T guns (known in India as K-9 Vajra) for the Indian Army Howitzer competition. It uses Norwegian ODIN fire support system and radio communication systems. Main armament: 155 mm Howitzer: 155 mm howitzer: Firing range: 30 km (19 mi) 30 - 56 km: Engine: Detroit Diesel 8V71T 450 hp (335.56 kW) MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water-cooled diesel 1000 hp In the late 1980s Republic of Korea Army drew up its requirements for a new indigenous 155 mm tracked howitzer to meet the requirements of 21st century. [42], In April 2017, it was reported that Hanwha Techwin was in negotiations with Egypt to export its K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer. With technical support from ADD and Samsung Aerospace Industries, Turkey started designing the structure of its self-propelled howitzer based on the K9 in 1999. [17] K9 is capable of various maneuvers, including high-speed driving and sudden stops. The K9 is pretty conventional for a modern SPG: big, lightly armoured hull, engine to the front, turret to the rear. Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB) is a modern floating bridge system developed by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS), a business…, AS21 Redback is an advanced infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) being proposed by South Korean firm Hanwha Defense for the Australian…, The GPS Block IIF satellites are the next generation of global positioning system (GPS) space vehicles built by Boeing for…, Sabre is a light tactical vehicle manufactured by French land defence systems producer Arquus to meet the requirements of special…, Get important industry news and analysis sent to your inbox – sign up to our e-Newsletter here, "The K9 Thunder platform is made of all-welded steel armour protection material. With the success of designing and manufacturing KH-178 and KH-179 towed artillery, and experience gained by license producing K55 (KM109A2), the Ministry of Defense ordered to develo… The K10 is a fully tracked vehicle that follows the main artillery battery. State-of-the-art mobility subsystems include a 1,000 horsepower (750 kW) engine with potential for growth and hydropneumatic suspensionunit, a requirement for Korea's rugged mountainous terrain. Lack of map. Sustained rate of fire is two to three rounds a minute for one hour. Each K10 supports two K9 guns and can carry 104 rounds of ammunition. Engine: MTU MT 881 Ka-500 8-cylinder water-cooled diesel 1000 hp: Power/weight: 21 hp/ton: Transmission: S&T Dynamics X1100-5A3: Suspension: hydropneumatic: Operational range. Turkish 155 mm self-propelled howitzer based on the K9 Thunder that was developed by South Korea's Samsung Techwin. M109 and K9 Thunder. 480 km (299 mi) Maximum speed : 66 km/h (41 mph) T-155 Fırtına (English: Storm) is a Turkish 155 mm self-propelled howitzer. The training of consripts will be undertaken in 2019. A total of 150 units were delivered to the Turkish Army in December 2009. [7][8][9][10], The K9 Thunder saw its first combat during the bombardment of Yeonpyeong on 23 November 2010. It shares the same chassis as K9, preserving K9's mobility, and can follow the main artillery battery without lagging behind. [21], The reloading process is fully automated. In the MRSI mode, the K9 is able to fire three shells in under 15 seconds—1 shell every 5 seconds—each in different trajectories so that all of the shells will arrive on their target at the same time. [6], A total of two prototypes were built and performed first open trial in 1996. In addition, one howitzer experienced a problem during the exercise when a shell became stuck in the barrel, disabling it. [39], On 24 August 2016 the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency published their intention to continue negotiations with Hanwha Techwin and Swiss RUAG, which has offered their M109 "KAWEST" upgrade. 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