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Koksan

Koksan

Self-Propelled Howitzers
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Basic Information
Name
Koksan
Designation
Koksan
Alternate Designation
M1978
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Howitzers
Manufacturer
Date of Introduction
1978
Description

The Koksan, also known as M1978, is a 170mm self-propelled artillery system designed to hit targets at a range between 40 and 60 kilometers away. The Koksan howitzer was developed by North Korea in the late 1970s and was first exported to the Islamic Republic of Iran in the early 2000s. The artillery system was supplied to Russia in 2024.

Ground Specifications
Crew 8
Main Weapon 170mm (170mm)
Max Speed 40.0 km/h
Range 60.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group Self-Propelled Howitzers
Status Active
Also Known As M1978
Origin North Korea
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1978
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 8
Number of Barrels 1
Rolling Rubber Wheels 5
Dimensions — Main Gun Caliber 170 millimeter
Performance — Main Gun Max Range 40 kilometer
Performance — Max Range 60 kilometer
Performance — Max Range firing RAP 60 kilometer
Rate — Max Rate of Fire 0.40 roundperminute
Speed — Top Speed 40 kph
Details
Country of Origin North Korea
Category Artillery
Land > Artillery
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (3)
Russia
Iran
North Korea
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