In South Korea, during an exercise, an explosion occurred in the K9 "Thunder" self-propelled howitzer

According to the news agency Ryongap with reference to military sources, during an artillery exercise in South Korea, an explosion occurred in the K9 "Thunder" self-propelled howitzer

The exercises were held in the Ch'orvon district of the South Korean province of Gangwon-do, the County is located on the east coast of the Korean Peninsula near the demilitarized zone separating South Korea from the DPRK. As a result of the explosion, seven people were injured, one of them died in the hospital, reports RIA News

According to the agency, the K-9 self-propelled howitzer is designed for five people, however, in the accident where the accident occurred, two more inspectors were present during the exercise. The causes of the explosion have not yet been established.

We know that there was a fire inside the howitzer. Now it turns out whether the fire caused an explosion

- the agency cites the words of a military source.

On Monday, 21 August, joint US and South Korean maneuvers will begin on the peninsula. They will involve tens of thousands of military of both countries. Pyongyang has already stated that it regards the exercises as preparation for war.

Comments

[svp67]

Now the main thing is that North Korea and Una would not be blamed for this ... Otherwise, the “erupted” war will no longer be stopped.

As a result of the explosion, seven people were injured, one of them died in the hospital,

Yeah. Condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased. The rest - recovery, and may be considered that in "bulletproof shirts were born", not many are so lucky.

According to the agency, the K-9 self-propelled howitzer is designed for five people, however, in the one where the accident occurred, there were two more inspectors during the exercises.

I knew that Koreans can do a lot, but in order to cram self-propelled guns like that, this is already a bust. There is not much space there. And here are two inspectors for five crew members - exactly SURVEY

The causes of the explosion have not yet been established.

Yes, because no figs interfere with the crew during the shooting ...

[RASKAT]

during the exercises, an explosion occurred in a self-propelled howitzer

It seems to me that the explosion occurred after the words "And what is this button?"

[Slovak]

no, after the words "Glory to Ukraine"

[bouncyhunter]

Quote: svp67

The rest - recovery, and may be considered that in "bulletproof shirts were born", not many are so lucky.

I’m not a tanker, but I suspect that if he had pulled out a full ammunition, would no one have survived there? Sergey, as a knowledgeable person - tell me.

[sabakina]

Pash, for example, we have the supply of shells from the ground. That’s all I can say about this case.

[bouncyhunter]

This and I know, Glory. Koreans, I think, too. That's why only one person died, because the supply of shells was not from the combat station (which, apparently, was empty). But these are my idle conjectures of an amateur, but I would like to know the opinion of a specialist.

[svp67]

Quote: bouncyhunter

I’m not a tanker, but I suspect that if he had pulled out a full ammunition, would no one have survived there? Sergey, as a knowledgeable person - tell me.

Kit? There is an explosion of an offensive grenade, and this is equal in strength to the fuse of the OFS enough. The volume is small.

[bouncyhunter]

Well, that is, this is really unprecedented luck.

[igorj 51]

I knew that Koreans can do a lot, but in order to cram self-propelled guns like that, this is already a bust.

I will surprise you even more .. There was a case with me .. back in the 90s we somehow after a good drink in winter clothes 12 people (!) Crammed into the “Lada” 6th model ... And nothing came though not Koreans ..: ))))

[Paranoid50]

Quote: igorj 51

yet in the 90s we somehow after a good drink in winter clothes 12 people (!) Crammed into the "Lada" 6th model ...

Like in a joke:
- The twentieth in the "penny" was me!
- Don’t whistle - you weren’t with us!
- Yes?! And who played the accordion for you?

[igorj 51]

Like in a joke:
- The twentieth in the "penny" was me!
- Don’t whistle - you weren’t with us!
- Yes?! And who played the accordion for you?

Nobody played the accordion here. That's for sure..:)))

[jonhr]

But how do you like 6 people in the cabin of the MTZ-80 of the old model in winter clothes?
one in the middle switched and held the steering wheel. the one on the right pressed the gas, and the one on the left squeezed the clutch. one rode behind these three comrades, and two on the sides with fifth points in the windshield

[Lopatov]

Quote: svp67

I knew that Koreans can do a lot, but in order to cram self-propelled guns like that, this is already a bust. There is not much space there.

They were not necessarily all inside the SPG. If the charges ignite, those who are behind the stern outside the machine can also suffer injuries when the door is open.

[Paranoid50]

Quote: Spade

They were not necessarily all inside the SPG.

Could serve from the ground. Or not?

[Lopatov]

Most likely. There is simply no place for seven people inside.
Most likely, module charges are loaded into the combat unit. Shooting was carried out from the ground by old capes. Apparently, at some stage, a fire occurred. In theory, the PPO worked, but the people managed to get burns.
Certainly not an explosion, there would be corpses ...
By the way, we had a period when only self-propelled guns were fired from self-propelled guns on live firing. With empty ammunition. It is because of the likelihood that the pulled extra. bunches plus a calculation that does not comply with safety requirements (first of all, a cigar in fingers) will give a total fire.
South Koreans at this stage cannot afford to unload the transportable ammunition from vehicles for exercises

[Paranoid50]

Quote: Spade

Shooting was carried out from the ground by old capes. Apparently, at some stage, a fire occurred.

Thank you, which was required to prove. And then somehow rolls over the number of survivors (immortals), for an internal explosion, and even with BC.

[Paranoid50]

I managed to find, almost on the topic:

[svp67]

Quote: Spade

Certainly not an explosion, there would be corpses ...

So one is ...

[Sanichsan]

Quote: svp67

I knew that Koreans can do a lot, but in order to cram self-propelled guns like that, this is already a bust. There is not much space there. And here are two inspectors for five crew members - exactly SURVEY

Well, it's you in vain. this instance is very spacious, and it could fit more.

[svp67]

Quote: SanichSan

Well, it's you in vain. this instance is very spacious, and it could fit more.

Yeah ... but not at the time of the shooting.

[Andrey K]

... During the exercises, an explosion occurred in the K9 "Thunder" self-propelled howitzer ...

Condolences to the dead. Any emergency is either a consequence of human disorder, or a marriage of weapons or ammunition.
It happens that during exercises in peacetime, soldiers die.

[irazum]

Condolences ... That's why they are teachings. Anything can happen. No one is insured.

[The leader of the Redskins]

I know everything!!! The barrel for this howitzer was made in Ukraine! At the lighthouse! After all, only their trunks explode !!!!

[Lopatov]

Quote: Leader of the Redskins

The barrel for this howitzer was made in Ukraine!

I’m afraid that Ukraine will never be able to make trunks of the same type as on a South Korean howitzer. Even mortars for them are a big problem.

[yehat]

not a problem, there are solutions tested by time

[sharp-lad]

The only minus of the artillery system that you showed is the small resource of the barrel , but there is a plus - it quickly moves to the next caliber .

[Nasrat]

Maybe enough to add Ukraine to every news? Smacks of paranoia ..
They chase news about Ukraine from morning till night on TV, they only manage to give out pearls of idiots from Ukraine to VO, as well as comments on an abstract topic, all the same, about Ukraine, the people got zipped up to the brim! tired already!

[HAM]

I got stuck for a similar saying “ban”, so don't be surprised if that ... they made a “troll”.

[1536]

Now we are beginning to understand how divided nations live.

[san4es]

On Monday, August 21, joint maneuvers of the USA and South Korea will begin on the peninsula.

[KOMA]

As always, the error of the loader in the absence of the automatic loader, the smoldering remnants of the half-charge on the lock, did not work well as a bannik. Condolences.

[Lopatov]

Quote: KOMA

As always, the loader’s error in the absence of a loader, the smoldering remnants of the half-charge on the lock, did a poor job of a banner.

The automatic loader is there, and very perfect.

[KOMA]

Well, if the projectile is fed automatically, and the half-charge is crammed with hands, and it’s just a silk bag and the second one, which is quickly loaded as a bunny after the shot, is a perfect automatic loader, I don’t even know what to say.

[LeonidL]

Are South Koreans buying equipment in Ukraine?