KH-179 South Korean 155mm Towed Howitzer
KH-179
Towed Gun
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Basic Information
Name
KH-179 South Korean 155mm Towed Howitzer
Designation
KH-179
Alternate Designation
KH-179
Equipment Type
Towed Gun
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The KH179 is a towed 155mm field artillery howitzer, transportable by a CH47C helicopter or a C-130 carrier. The KH179 provides a Longer range higher reliability and easier maintenance than the medium towed 155mm M114A2 Howitzer. KH179 uses the newly developed 155mm ammunition family. A new family of 155mm ammunition furnishes KH179 with further conspicuous increase KH179 with a further conspicuous increase in range and lethality in both direct and indirect firing.
Ground Specifications
Crew
7
Variants
FH-179
The FH-179 was fitted with new sights. This howitzer used panoramic telescope for indirect aiming. There is also an alignment device that replaces conventional method of bore sighting. The telescope is also used for direct firing.
System
Alternative Designation
KH-179
Type
Towed Howitzer
Caliber
155 mm
Crew
7 - 9 men
Elevation
0 to + 69 degrees
Traverse
49 degrees
Maximum Range of Fire (High Explosive)
18 km
Maximum Range of Fire (Rocket-Assisted Explosive)
30 km
Maximum Rate of Fire
4 rpm for three minutes
Sustained Rate of Fire
2 rpm
Double Baffle Muzzle Brake
Yes
Pneumatic Equilibrators
Yes, two pneumatic equilibrators in order to reduce the recoil.
Displacement Time
5 ~ 6 minutes
Emplacement Time
5 ~ 6 minutes
Dimensions
Length
10,389 mm
Barrel Length
39 Calibers
Width
2,438 mm
Height
2,770 mm
Weight, Combat
6,890 mm
Ammunition
Note
The KH179 can fire existing NATO 155 mm ammunition and can also accommodate enhanced performance ammunition such as the ERFB projectiles.
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Land > Artillery > Towed Gun/Howitzer Artillery Systems
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10.39 m
Width
2.44 m
Height
2.77 m
Weight
6890 kg
Operators (4)
South Korea
Iran
Indonesia
Myanmar
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