K9 Vidar SPH
Type: Self-Propelled Howitzer
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Norway
Manufacturer: Hanwha Defense (South Korea)
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
Norwegian variant of the South Korean Hanwha Defense K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer, designated K9 Vidar. Equipped with 155mm/52 caliber gun providing 40+ km range. Features fully automatic loading system and digital fire control. 24 vehicles ordered for the Norwegian Army, specifically adapted for Arctic operations.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 5 |
|---|---|
| engine | MTU 881 Ka-500 diesel, 1,000 hp |
| width_m | 3.4 |
| height_m | 2.99 |
| length_m | 12 |
| main_gun | 155mm/52cal K9 gun |
| range_km | 480 |
| ammunition | Excalibur, KM501/502 standard |
| range_km_max | 40 |
| rate_of_fire | 6 rounds/min (3 sustained) |
| max_speed_kmh | 67 |
| weight_tonnes | 47 |
Operators
- Australia
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- India
- Norway
- Poland
- South Korea
- Türkiye
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