K2 Black Panther vs K9 Thunder
The K2 Black Panther is a Main Battle Tank, while the K9 Thunder is a Self-Propelled Artillery. The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 48.5 tons for the K9 Thunder. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 67 km/h for the K9 Thunder. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the K9 Thunder carries a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun. Unit cost is $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther vs $3.1M for the K9 Thunder.
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km |
| Length | 10.80 m |
| Width | 3.60 m |
| Height | 2.40 m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm 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 K2 Black Panther or K9 Thunder?
The K2 Black Panther 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 K2 Black Panther or K9 Thunder?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or K9 Thunder?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the K9 Thunder's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or K9 Thunder?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and K9 Thunder require?
The K9 Thunder requires a larger crew of 3 (2 in emergency) compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or K9 Thunder?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the K9 Thunder at $3.1 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and K9 Thunder?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the K9 Thunder carries CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun as its main armament.