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Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder vs KNDS PzH 2000

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Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder Wins 5/7
KNDS PzH 2000 Wins 2/7
Performance
Max speed (km/h) 67 km/h 60 km/h
Range (km) 360 km 420 km
Rate of fire (rpm) 6 rpm 10 rpm
Firepower
Caliber (mm) 155 mm 155 mm
Ammunition 60
Max firing range (km) 54 km 40 km
Physical
Combat weight (kg) 47,000 kg 55,300 kg
Crew 5 5
Propulsion
Engine power (hp) 986 hp
Program
Unit cost (USD) $3,000,000 $17,000,000
Units built 1,900 400
Operator countries 11 8

Frequently asked questions

Which is faster, Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder and KNDS PzH 2000? +

The Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 67 km/h.

Which has the longer range? +

The KNDS PzH 2000 has the longest range at 420 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.

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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