11K views · 434 reactions | Footage of ROK Army & Marine Corps K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers in action. ~CBG #rokarmy #rokmc #k9thunder #육군 #해병대 #자주포 | Korea Defense Blog | Facebook

South Korean Marines loading a 155mm shell inside a K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer The K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer was developed as a replacement for the M109A2K, also known as the K55, self-propelled howitzers. In the late 1980s Republic of Korea Army drew up its requirements for a new indigenous 155-mm tracked howitzer to meet the requirements of 21st century. Key operational requirements included a higher rate of fire, longer range, better accuracy and faster into and out of action

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K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles utilize autoloader to reduce crew fatigue and to ensure sustained rate of fire. K9A2 upgrade program will take the level of automatation even further. Ammo selection, loading the round, loading the propellant, and firing will all be done without any manual labor with a single press of a button. | Korea Defense Blog

Ever wonder what happens when an entire artillery battalion of K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers fire at a mountain? This footage is likely from the 2017 firepower demonstration. It's been quite a while since ROK did something like this. | Korea Defense Blog

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