K9 Thunder vs PzH 2000
The K9 Thunder and the PzH 2000 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall respectively. The K9 Thunder weighs 48.5 tons vs 55.8 tons for the PzH 2000. Top speed is 67 km/h for the K9 Thunder vs 60 km/h for the PzH 2000. The K9 Thunder is armed with a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun, while the PzH 2000 carries a 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer. The K9 Thunder has been produced in 1,136 units vs 362 for the PzH 2000. Unit cost is $3.1M for the K9 Thunder vs $4.5M for the PzH 2000. The PzH 2000 entered service 1 years before the K9 Thunder (1998 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 PzH 2000 is a German self-propelled howitzer introduced in 1998 that features an automated loading system capable of multiple round simultaneous impact fire. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type | Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer | Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall |
| Number produced | 362 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 55.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 420 km |
| Length | 11.67 m |
| Width | 3.58 m |
| Height | 3.06 m |
| Crew | 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) |
| Engine | MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp |
| Main armament | 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62mm MG3 machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K9 Thunder or PzH 2000?
The K9 Thunder is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the PzH 2000's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K9 Thunder or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 has a longer operational range at 420 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the K9 Thunder or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is heavier at 55.8 tons combat weight compared to the K9 Thunder's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K9 Thunder or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 is longer at 11.67 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K9 Thunder and PzH 2000 require?
The PzH 2000 requires a larger crew of 5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K9 Thunder or PzH 2000?
The PzH 2000 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 K9 Thunder or PzH 2000?
The K9 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 1,136 units compared to 362 units of the PzH 2000.
What are the main armaments of the K9 Thunder and PzH 2000?
The K9 Thunder is armed with CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun while the PzH 2000 carries 155mm L/52 rifled howitzer as its main armament.