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K9 Thunder vs RCH 155

K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K9 Thunder
RCH 155 self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇩🇪 RCH 155
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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 --

Overview

The K9 Thunder and the RCH 155 are both Self-Propelled Artillery, manufactured by Hanwha Aerospace and KNDS respectively.

The K9 Thunder is armed with a CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun, while the RCH 155 carries a 155 mm L/52.

The K9 Thunder entered service 26 years before the RCH 155 (1999 vs 2025).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K9 Thunder or RCH 155?
The K9 Thunder is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the RCH 155's 0 km/h.
Which is heavier, the K9 Thunder or RCH 155?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the RCH 155's 0.0 tons.
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.