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Specifications
|
K9 Thunder |
PzH 2000 |
| Origin country |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category |
Self-Propelled Artillery |
Self-Propelled Artillery |
| Type |
155 mm self-propelled howitzer |
Self-Propelled Howitzer |
| Manufacturer |
Hanwha Aerospace |
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann / Rheinmetall |
| Number produced |
1,136 units |
362 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$3.1 million |
$4.5 million |
| Combat weight |
48.5 tons |
55.8 tons |
| Maximum speed |
67 km/h |
60 km/h |
| Operational range |
-- km |
420 km |
| Length |
-- m |
11.67 m |
| Width |
-- m |
3.58 m |
| Height |
-- m |
3.06 m |
| Crew |
3 (2 in emergency) |
5 (commander, driver, gunner, and two loaders) |
Armament & Powertrain
|
K9 Thunder |
PzH 2000 |
| Main armament |
CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun |
155mm L/52 rifled howitzer |
| Secondary weapon |
Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) |
7.62mm MG3 machine gun |
| Engine |
1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine |
MTU 881 Ka-500 V8 diesel, 1,000 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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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.
