The World's 10 Most Powerful Self-Propelled Artillery Systems: Range Beyond Belief

2. K9 Thunder (South Korea)

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Among the most successful self-propelled artillery systems in the world, South Korea's K9 Thunder has developed a reputation With its 1,000 horsepower engine and easy traversability of difficult terrain, this 155mm howitzer shows amazing mobility. The K9 keeps accuracy even during continuous operations and has a rate of fire of 6–8 rounds per minute. Its sophisticated fire control system covers autonomous mode operation, automatic fire control, and GPS navigation. Serving in several armies worldwide, the K9 Thunder has grown to be a popular export with a range of 54 kilometres using extended-range ammo.