Splav BM-30 Smerch vs Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder
Full specs: Splav BM-30 Smerch Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder
Splav BM-30 Smerch and Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The Splav BM-30 Smerch leads on range (850 vs 360 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 60 km/h | 67 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 850 km ✓ | 360 km |
| Rate of fire (rpm) | 12 rpm ✓ | 6 rpm |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 300 mm | 155 mm |
| Ammunition | 12 | N/A |
| Max firing range (km) | 90 km ✓ | 54 km |
| Physical | ||
| Combat weight (kg) | 43,700 kg | 47,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 5 |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $3,000,000 |
| Units built | 300 | 1,900 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 8 | 11 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Splav BM-30 Smerch and Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 67 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Splav BM-30 Smerch has the longest range at 850 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder has the lower public unit-cost figure at 3,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher rate of fire? +
The Splav BM-30 Smerch has the higher rate of fire at 12 rpm.
Which has the higher max firing range? +
The Splav BM-30 Smerch has the higher max firing range at 90 km.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder has the higher units built at 1,900.
Is the Splav BM-30 Smerch better than the Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder? +
On the public specs we track, Splav BM-30 Smerch and Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder are closely matched, Splav BM-30 Smerch leads on range, rate of fire, max firing range, while Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder leads on max speed, units built, operator countries. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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