K9 Thunder vs M110 Howitzer
The K9 Thunder and the M110 Howitzer are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace and Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY respectively. The K9 Thunder weighs 48.5 tons vs 28.4 tons for the M110 Howitzer. Top speed is 67 km/h for the K9 Thunder vs 54.7 km/h for the M110 Howitzer. The K9 Thunder is armed with a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun, while the M110 Howitzer carries a M2A2 203mm howitzer. The K9 Thunder has been produced in 1,136 units vs 1,023 for the M110 Howitzer. The M110 Howitzer entered service 36 years before the K9 Thunder (1963 vs 1999).
| 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 |
| The M110 is a United States self-propelled heavy artillery vehicle introduced in 1963, distinguished by its 203mm howitzer mounted on an open-topped chassis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY |
| Number produced | 1,023 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 28.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 55 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 30 km |
| Length | 7.47 m |
| Width | 3.15 m |
| Height | 3.15 m |
| Crew | 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support |
| Engine | Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp |
| Main armament | M2A2 203mm howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K9 Thunder or M110 Howitzer?
The K9 Thunder is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the M110 Howitzer's 54 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K9 Thunder or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer has a longer operational range at 30 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the K9 Thunder or M110 Howitzer?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the M110 Howitzer's 28.4 tons.
Which is larger, the K9 Thunder or M110 Howitzer?
The M110 Howitzer is longer at 7.47 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K9 Thunder and M110 Howitzer require?
The M110 Howitzer requires a larger crew of 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K9 Thunder or M110 Howitzer?
The K9 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 1,136 units compared to 1,023 units of the M110 Howitzer.
What are the main armaments of the K9 Thunder and M110 Howitzer?
The K9 Thunder is armed with CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun while the M110 Howitzer carries M2A2 203mm howitzer as its main armament.