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Turkey MKE
T-155 Fırtına
A Turkish self-propelled 155 mm howitzer developed from the South Korean K9 Thunder design, forming the backbone of the Turkish Land Forces' modern artillery force and seeing use in cross-border operations in Syria.
In service since 2001 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
66
km/h
480
km range
155
mm gun
47,000
kg
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Türkiye export-licensed
SSB-administered; growing export programme, some Western sub-component dependencies.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2001. Status: active · ~350 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 66 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 480 km |
| Rate of fire Rounds per minute (cyclic). Higher increases suppression and hit probability. | 6 rpm |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 155 mm/52 caliber howitzer |
|---|---|
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 155 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 60 |
| Max firing range Maximum range of the main gun or rocket artillery (with assisted/extended-range munitions where noted). Higher extends reach. | 40 km |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 12 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 47,000 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 5 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | MTU diesel powerpack |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 1,000 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability. | 350 |
|---|---|
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 1 |
Specifications compiled from public MKE and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the MKE T-155 Fırtına? +
The MKE T-155 Fırtına has a maximum speed of 66 km/h.
What is the range of the MKE T-155 Fırtına? +
The MKE T-155 Fırtına has a maximum range of 480 km.
How much does the MKE T-155 Fırtına weigh? +
The MKE T-155 Fırtına has a combat weight of 47,000 kg.
How many crew does the MKE T-155 Fırtına require? +
The MKE T-155 Fırtına requires a crew of 5.
What is the main armament of the MKE T-155 Fırtına? +
The MKE T-155 Fırtına's primary weapon is the 155 mm/52 caliber howitzer.
What engine does the MKE T-155 Fırtına use? +
The MKE T-155 Fırtına is powered by the MTU diesel powerpack.
How many countries operate the MKE T-155 Fırtına? +
The MKE T-155 Fırtına is operated by 1 countries.
