K9 Thunder Self-Propelled Howitzer

Product Overview

The K9 Thunder is the world’s most exported 155mm self-propelled howitzer, recognized for its firepower, mobility, and NATO interoperability. It is Hanwha’s most successful defense export, serving multiple allied nations.

Key Features & Capabilities

  • 155mm / 52-caliber gun

  • Range: 40 km (standard), 50+ km (rocket-assisted)

  • Tracked mobility with shoot-and-scoot tactics

Operational Use Cases

  • NATO and allied artillery operations

  • Counter-battery and mobile fire support missions

Strategic Importance

  • Most exported artillery system in the past decade

  • Strengthens NATO’s eastern flank (notably in Poland)

Contracts & Adoption

  • Customers: Poland, Turkey, India, Australia, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Egypt, Romania, Saudi Arabia