CAESAR vs K9 Thunder
CAESAR vs K9 Thunder at a glance — weight 17,700 vs 48,500 kg, top speed 100 vs 67 km/h, crew — vs —.
Specifications
|
CAESAR |
K9 Thunder |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category |
Self-Propelled Artillery |
Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type |
155mm Wheeled Self-Propelled Howitzer |
155 mm self-propelled howitzer |
| Manufacturer |
Nexter Systems (now KNDS France) |
Hanwha Aerospace |
| Number produced |
650 units |
1,136 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$3.8 million |
$3.1 million |
| Combat weight |
17.7 tons |
48.5 tons |
| Maximum speed |
100 km/h |
67 km/h |
| Length |
10.00 m |
-- m |
| Width |
2.55 m |
-- m |
| Height |
3.70 m |
-- m |
| Crew |
5 (3 in emergency) |
3 (2 in emergency) |
Armament & Powertrain
|
CAESAR |
K9 Thunder |
| Main armament |
155 mm L/52 caliber gun |
CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun |
| Secondary weapon |
-- |
Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) |
| Engine |
Diesel |
1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
Which is more expensive, the CAESAR or K9 Thunder?
The CAESAR is more expensive at approximately $3.8 million per unit compared to the K9 Thunder at $3.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CAESAR or K9 Thunder?
The K9 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 1,136 units compared to 650 units of the CAESAR.
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.
