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K9 Thunder vs RCH 155

K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K9 ThunderFull specs
RCH 155 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 RCH 155Full specs
Specifications
K9 Thunder RCH 155
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type 155 mm self-propelled howitzer Wheeled self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace KNDS
Number produced 1,136 units -- units
Estimated unit price $3.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 0.0 tons
Maximum speed 67 km/h -- km/h
Crew 3 (2 in emergency) --
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Armament & Powertrain
K9 Thunder RCH 155
Main armament CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun 155 mm L/52
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) --
Engine 1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine --
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main armaments of the K9 Thunder and RCH 155?
The K9 Thunder is armed with CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun while the RCH 155 carries 155 mm L/52 as its main armament.