New Engine To Power South Korea’s Preeminent Howitzer

South Korean Soldiers fire K9 Thunder 155 mm self-propelled howitzers. Image: Pfc. Dasol Choi, U.S. Department of Defense

Hanwha Aerospace has completed the acceptance tests for a domestically-built 1,000-horsepower diesel engine to be equipped with the K9 self-propelled howitzer (SPH). This is a key milestone for further expanding K9’s presence in the international SPH market.

The year-long testing program, which took place in South Korea, Egypt and other nations, included extensive field trials covering over 10,000 kilometers of driving tests indifferent environments and road conditions, including desert areas.

“With the successful completion of the homegrown engine test, we can offer specialized engine to any potential K9 customers, which is expected to expand K9’s global presence” said Kim Dong-hyun, Head of the Land Systems Business Group at Hanwha Aerospace.Â

Hanwha Aerospace signed a $1.7 billion contract with Egypt in 2022 to supply hundreds of the K9 SPHs, K10 ammunition resupply vehicles, and K11 fire control vehicles.Â

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