Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder vs KNDS PzH 2000
Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder and KNDS PzH 2000 are both artillery & mlrs, compared here on public specifications. The KNDS PzH 2000 leads on range (420 vs 360 km).
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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 | N/A | 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) | N/A | 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.
Is the Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder better than the KNDS PzH 2000? +
On the public specs we track, Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder and KNDS PzH 2000 are closely matched, Hanwha Aerospace K9 Thunder leads on max speed, while KNDS PzH 2000 leads on range. 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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