2S3 Akatsiya vs K9 Thunder
The 2S3 Akatsiya and the K9 Thunder are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Uraltransmash and Hanwha Aerospace respectively. The 2S3 Akatsiya weighs 27.5 tons vs 48.5 tons for the K9 Thunder. Top speed is 60 km/h for the 2S3 Akatsiya vs 67 km/h for the K9 Thunder. The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with a 152mm 2A33 howitzer, while the K9 Thunder carries a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun. The 2S3 Akatsiya has been produced in 4,000 units vs 1,136 for the K9 Thunder. The 2S3 Akatsiya entered service 28 years before the K9 Thunder (1971 vs 1999).
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1971, the 2S3 Akatsiya is a self-propelled howitzer featuring a 152.4 mm gun mounted within a fully traversable armored turret. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Uraltransmash |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Introduced in 1999, the South Korean K9 Thunder is a 155mm self-propelled howitzer featuring an automated loading system and a 52-caliber main gun. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | 155 mm self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Aerospace |
| Number produced | 1,136 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.1 million |
| Combat weight | 27.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Length | 7.77 m |
| Width | 3.25 m |
| Height | 3.05 m |
| Crew | 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) |
| Engine | V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp |
| Main armament | 152mm 2A33 howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Combat weight | 48.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 67 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (2 in emergency) |
| Engine | 1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine |
| Main armament | CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun |
| Secondary weapon | Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the 2S3 Akatsiya or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the 2S3 Akatsiya or K9 Thunder?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the 2S3 Akatsiya or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the 2S3 Akatsiya's 27.5 tons.
Which is larger, the 2S3 Akatsiya or K9 Thunder?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is longer at 7.76 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and K9 Thunder require?
The 2S3 Akatsiya requires a larger crew of 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 2S3 Akatsiya or K9 Thunder?
The 2S3 Akatsiya has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 1,136 units of the K9 Thunder.
What are the main armaments of the 2S3 Akatsiya and K9 Thunder?
The 2S3 Akatsiya is armed with 152mm 2A33 howitzer while the K9 Thunder carries CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun as its main armament.