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

 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...