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K9 Thunder vs SSPH-1 Primus

K9 Thunder vs SSPH-1 Primus at a glance — weight 48,500 vs 28,300 kg, top speed 67 vs 50 km/h, crew — vs —.

K9 Thunder self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K9 Thunder
SSPH-1 Primus self-propelled artillery side profile drawing
🇸🇬 SSPH-1 Primus
Specifications
K9 Thunder SSPH-1 Primus
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇸🇬 Singapore
Category Self-Propelled Artillery Self-Propelled Artillery
Type 155 mm self-propelled howitzer Self-propelled howitzer
Manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace ST Engineering
Number produced 1,136 units -- units
Estimated unit price $3.1 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 28.3 tons
Maximum speed 67 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range -- km 350 km
Length -- m 10.21 m
Width -- m 3.00 m
Height -- m 3.28 m
Crew 3 (2 in emergency) 4 (commander, driver, ammunition loader, charge loader)
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Armament & Powertrain
K9 Thunder SSPH-1 Primus
Main armament CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun 155 mm/39 calibre howitzer
Secondary weapon Remote controlled weapon station (RCWS) 7.62 mm FN MAG machine gun
Engine 1,000 hp STX Engine SMV1000 diesel engine Detroit Diesel 6V 92TIA, 550 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K9 Thunder or SSPH-1 Primus?
The K9 Thunder is faster with a maximum road speed of 67 km/h compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K9 Thunder or SSPH-1 Primus?
The SSPH-1 Primus has a longer operational range at 350 km compared to the K9 Thunder's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the K9 Thunder or SSPH-1 Primus?
The K9 Thunder is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the SSPH-1 Primus's 28.3 tons.
Which is larger, the K9 Thunder or SSPH-1 Primus?
The SSPH-1 Primus is longer at 10.21 meters compared to the K9 Thunder's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K9 Thunder and SSPH-1 Primus require?
The SSPH-1 Primus requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, ammunition loader, charge loader) compared to the K9 Thunder's 3 (2 in emergency) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the K9 Thunder and SSPH-1 Primus?
The K9 Thunder is armed with CN98 155 mm, 52-calibre artillery gun while the SSPH-1 Primus carries 155 mm/39 calibre howitzer as its main armament.