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Small but strong. The Performance of Korea's Super-Armed Chamsuri-class High-Speed Ships

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  The History and Performance of the Ship's Chamsuri-Class High-Speed Ships Introduction The Chamsuri-class high-speed ships are one of the most versatile vessels in the South Korean navy. Since their introduction in the early 1980s, these ships have played an essential role in various military operations, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and special operations. In this article, we will discuss the history, design, and performance of the Chamsuri-class high-speed ships. History The Chamsuri-class high-speed ships were first introduced in the early 1980s to replace the aging boats of the South Korean navy. The design of the ship was based on the American-built Swift boats used in the Vietnam War. The South Korean navy was impressed with the Swift boats' performance and decided to build a similar vessel tailored to their requirements. Design The Chamsuri-class high-speed ships are designed for a variety of missions, including coastal patrol, anti-submarine warfare, and spe

The Pride of the Korean Army, Specification and Performance of K9A2 Self-propelled Guns More Popular Overseas

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 The K9A2 is a self-propelled gun designed and manufactured by Hanwha Defense, a South Korean defense company. It is a variant of the K9 Thunder, which was first introduced in 1999 and has been in service with the South Korean Army since 2009. The K9 Thunder was designed to replace the aging M109 self-propelled howitzer in the South Korean Army's artillery corps. The K9 Thunder was also designed with export in mind, and has been sold to several countries including India, Poland, Turkey, and Estonia. The K9A2 variant of the K9 Thunder was introduced in 2014, and is an upgraded version of the original K9 Thunder. The upgrades include improvements to the vehicle's engine and transmission, as well as an enhanced suspension system. The K9A2 also features a new fire control system and an improved gunner's sight. The K9A2 is powered by a 1,000 horsepower MTU engine, which gives it a top speed of 67 km/h on the road and a range of up to 480 km. The K9A2's main armament is a 155

The specifications and performance of the KH-179 towing gun, a powerful shot by the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea that will destroy the North Korean military

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 The KH179 155mm tow gun is a field artillery piece that was developed by the Republic of Korea's Agency for Defense Development (ADD) in the late 1990s. The gun is designed to provide long-range firepower to the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) and is capable of firing various types of munitions, including high-explosive, smoke, and illumination rounds. The KH179 is also equipped with a digital fire control system that provides accurate targeting capabilities. The development of the KH179 began in the mid-1990s as part of the ROKA's efforts to modernize its artillery capabilities. The ADD, which is responsible for developing and producing advanced weapons systems for the ROKA, was tasked with designing a new 155mm tow gun that would be capable of firing a wide range of munitions and would be more mobile and accurate than existing field artillery pieces. The KH179 was designed to meet these requirements and underwent a series of tests and evaluations before being approved for prod