CAESAR vs K9 Thunder
The CAESAR and the K9 Thunder are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) and Hanwha Aerospace respectively. At 48.5 tons, the K9 Thunder is 2.7x the CAESAR's 17.7 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the CAESAR vs 67 km/h for the K9 Thunder. The CAESAR is armed with a 155 mm L/52 caliber gun, while the K9 Thunder carries a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun. The K9 Thunder entered service 9 years before the CAESAR (1999 vs 2008).
| The CAESAR is a French self-propelled howitzer introduced in 2008, featuring a 155mm artillery piece mounted on a wheeled truck chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | 155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 17.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Length | 10.00 m |
| Width | 2.55 m |
| Height | 3.70 m |
| Crew | 5 (3 in emergency) |
| Engine | Diesel |
| Main armament | 155 mm L/52 caliber gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
| Combat weight | 48.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 67 km/h â—‰ |
| 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 CAESAR or K9 Thunder?
The CAESAR is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the K9 Thunder's 67 km/h.
Which is heavier, the CAESAR or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the CAESAR's 17.7 tons.
Which is larger, the CAESAR or K9 Thunder?
The CAESAR is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the CAESAR and K9 Thunder require?
The CAESAR requires a larger crew of 5 (3 in emergency) compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CAESAR and K9 Thunder?
The CAESAR is armed with 155 mm L/52 caliber gun while the K9 Thunder carries CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun as its main armament.