6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile
Secondary weapon
Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS)
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Engine
1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine
Caterpillar 3116 ATAAC 6.6L diesel, 330 hp
Overview
The K9 Thunder is a Self-Propelled Artillery, while the M142 HIMARS is a Multiple Launch Rocket System.
At 48.5 tons, the K9 Thunder is 3.0:1 the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 tons. Top speed is 67 km/h for the K9 Thunder vs 94 km/h for the M142 HIMARS. The K9 Thunder is armed with a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun, while the M142 HIMARS carries a 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile.
The K9 Thunder has been produced in 1,136 units vs 750 for the M142 HIMARS. Unit cost is $3.1M for the K9 Thunder vs $4.9M for the M142 HIMARS. The K9 Thunder entered service 6 years before the M142 HIMARS (1999 vs 2005).
The M142 HIMARS is faster with a maximum road speed of 94 km/h compared to the K9 Thunder's 67 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K9 Thunder or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS has a longer operational range at 480 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the K9 Thunder or M142 HIMARS?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the M142 HIMARS's 16.2 tons.
Which is larger, the K9 Thunder or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is longer at 6.94 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K9 Thunder and M142 HIMARS require?
The M142 HIMARS requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, second in command, driver) compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K9 Thunder or M142 HIMARS?
The M142 HIMARS is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the K9 Thunder at $3.1 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K9 Thunder or M142 HIMARS?
The K9 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 1,136 units compared to 750 units of the M142 HIMARS.
What are the main armaments of the K9 Thunder and M142 HIMARS?
The K9 Thunder is armed with CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun while the M142 HIMARS carries 6 x GMLRS rockets or 2 x PrSM missiles or 1 x ATACMS missile as its main armament.
