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K9 Thunder vs M110 Howitzer

K9 Thunder vs M110 Howitzer at a glance — weight 48,500 vs 28,350 kg, top speed 67 vs 54 km/h, crew — vs —.

K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K9 Thunder
M110 Howitzer self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M110 Howitzer
Specifications
K9 Thunder M110 Howitzer
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type 155 mm self-propelled howitzer Self-Propelled Howitzer
Manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace Pacific Car and Foundry / BMY
Number produced 1,136 units 1,023 units
Estimated unit price $3.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 28.4 tons
Maximum speed 67 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range -- km 30 km
Length -- m 7.47 m
Width -- m 3.15 m
Height -- m 3.15 m
Crew 3 (2 in emergency) 5 (section chief, driver, gunner, 2 ammunition handlers) + 8 support
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
K9 Thunder M110 Howitzer
Main armament CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun M2A2 203mm howitzer
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) --
Engine 1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine Detroit Diesel 8V-71T, 405 hp
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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.