Archer vs K9 Thunder
Archer vs K9 Thunder at a glance — weight 34,000 vs 48,500 kg, top speed 70 vs 67 km/h, crew — vs —.
Specifications
|
Archer |
K9 Thunder |
| Origin country |
🇸🇪 Sweden |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category |
Self-Propelled Artillery |
Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type |
Wheeled self-propelled howitzer |
155 mm self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer |
BAE Systems Bofors |
Hanwha Aerospace |
| Number produced |
52 units |
1,136 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$4.5 million |
$3.1 million |
| Combat weight |
34.0 tons |
48.5 tons |
| Maximum speed |
70 km/h |
67 km/h |
| Operational range |
650 km |
-- km |
| Length |
14.30 m |
-- m |
| Width |
3.00 m |
-- m |
| Height |
3.40 m |
-- m |
| Crew |
3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) |
3 (2 in emergency) |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Archer |
K9 Thunder |
| Main armament |
155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer |
CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun |
| Secondary weapon |
M151 Protector remote weapon station |
Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) |
| Engine |
Volvo D9B 9.4-litre inline-six diesel, 252 kW |
1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Archer or K9 Thunder?
The Archer is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K9 Thunder's 67 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Archer or K9 Thunder?
The Archer has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the Archer or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the Archer's 34.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Archer or K9 Thunder?
The Archer is longer at 14.30 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Archer and K9 Thunder require?
The Archer requires a larger crew of 3-4 (driver, commander, two operators) compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Archer or K9 Thunder?
The Archer is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the K9 Thunder at $3.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Archer or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 1,136 units compared to 52 units of the Archer.
What are the main armaments of the Archer and K9 Thunder?
The Archer is armed with 155 mm FH77 BW L/52 gun-howitzer while the K9 Thunder carries CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun as its main armament.
