Koksan M1978
Self-Propelled Gun (SPG)
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Koksan M1978
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Gun (SPG)
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1978
Description
The Koksan M1978 is a North Korean 170 mm self-propelled artillery gun, and is the DPRK’s longest range non-rocket artillery weapon. First seen by U.S. intelligence in 1978 (hence its name), the M1978 is a long-barreled weapon mounted externally on a tank chassis.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
40.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Self-propelled gun
Basing
Steel armored tank chassis
Range
40 km (standard munition), 60 km (booster munition)
Length
14.9 m
Warhead
HE, fragmentation
Status
Operational
InService
1978 – present
Details
Country of Origin
North Korea
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/koksan-m1978/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
14.9 m
Width
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Height
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Weight
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