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2S3 Akatsiya vs K9 Thunder

2S3 Akatsiya vs K9 Thunder at a glance — weight 27,500 vs 48,500 kg, top speed 60 vs 67 km/h, crew 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) vs 3 (2 in emergency).

2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
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Specifications
2S3 Akatsiya K9 Thunder
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type Self-Propelled Howitzer 155 mm self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Uraltransmash Hanwha Aerospace
Number produced 4,000 units 1,136 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $3.1 million
Combat weight 27.5 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 67 km/h
Operational range 500 km -- km
Length 7.77 m -- m
Width 3.25 m -- m
Height 3.05 m -- m
Crew 4-6 (commander, driver, gunner, loader, 2 ammunition bearers) 3 (2 in emergency)
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Armament & Powertrain
2S3 Akatsiya K9 Thunder
Main armament 152mm 2A33 howitzer CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun
Secondary weapon 7.62mm PKT machine gun Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS)
Engine V-59 12-cylinder diesel, 520 hp 1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine
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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 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.
How many crew members do the 2S3 Akatsiya and K9 Thunder require?
The 2S3 Akatsiya requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the K9 Thunder.
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.