Koksan M-1978 170mm SPG
Type: Self-Propelled Gun
Domain: land
Country of Origin: North Korea
Manufacturer: Korean Peoples Army Munitions Industry
First Deployed: 1978
Overview
The Koksan (named after a North Korean city) M-1978 is a 170mm self-propelled artillery piece that holds the distinction of being one of the longest-range conventional artillery systems in the world. Deployed along the DMZ, its 40-60 km range allows it to directly threaten Seoul and its densely populated suburbs. The system is mounted on a modified T-34 chassis and is extremely large and heavy. Despite its slow rate of fire and limited mobility, the Koksan represents a significant direct threat to South Korean population centers.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 8 |
|---|---|
| range | 40-60 km |
| weight | ~47 tonnes |
| caliber | 170mm |
| platform | Modified T-34 chassis |
| rate_of_fire | 1-2 rounds per minute |
Operators
- North Korea
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