In India, presented the first copies of self-propelled guns K9 Vajra-T of domestic assembly

The Indian ground forces will soon receive the Indian version of the South Korean self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder. As reported "Warspot" citing defenseworld.net, the first instances of the K9 Vajra-T howitzer were introduced in India.

The ceremony of the first roll-out of the domestically assembled self-propelled guns K9 Vajra-T assembled at the Indian enterprise Larsen & Toubro took place in India. Indian Defense Minister Rajnat Singh, who was present at the ceremony, not only officially presented the new howitzer, but also personally drove one of the copies around the test site.

It is noted that the plant, where new self-propelled guns are manufactured, was opened a year ago specifically for the assembly of howitzers.

In January 2011, a tender was announced providing for the supply of self-propelled tracked howitzers to the Indian Army. Four potential sellers participated in it - BEML (Bharat Earth Movers Ltd) in partnership with Slovak Konstrukha, Tata Power, Larsen & Tubro / Hanva Techwin (formerly known as Samsung Techwin) and Rosoboronexport. The first two companies dropped out of the tender before the start of the tests, which were carried out during 2013-2014. In the final, Larsen & Tubro / Hanva Techwin competed with the K-9 Thunder and Rosoboronexport with the version of SG 155S52 Msta-S upgraded to UVZ to the standard 2 mm / 19, located on the main combat chassis tank T-72.

Larsen & Tubro bypassed Russia thanks to its favorable price offer, becoming the only bidder for the supply. It was approved by the Government of India Security Committee in March 2017. In April, L&T announced a contract with Hanwa Techwin for the production of the K-9 Vajra-T.

The Indian version of the K-9 Thunder has a mass of 47 tons. The howitzer is adapted to desert conditions. The basic modification is equipped with an MTU MT881 Ka-500 V8 engine with a capacity of 1000 hp, an Allison transmission and is able to reach a maximum speed of 67 km / h, a fuel range of 360 km, and an ammunition load of 48 ammunition. The calculation of the installation is 5 people, including the commander, driver, gunner, assistant gunner and loader. The self-propelled gun is capable of firing three shells within 15 seconds, which will hit the target simultaneously (firing mode MRSI). The maximum combat rate of fire is 6-8 rds / min. within 3 min., standard - 2-3 rds / min. In one hour. The firing range of self-propelled guns is 8-40 km. The body of steel armor protects against armor-piercing 14,5 mm ammunition and fragments of 152 mm ammunition.

The 155-mm / 52 self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder (Thunder) was developed and manufactured by the South Korean association Samsung Techwin (now Hanwha Land Systems). In total, from 1999 to 2014, the South Korean army received 1136 self-propelled guns K9. Since 2004, the system has also been produced under license in Turkey (as T-155 Firtina).

Comments

[Livonetc]

The Indian version of the K-9 "Thunder" has a mass of 47 tons. The howitzer is adapted to desert conditions. The basic modification is equipped with an MTU MT881 Ka-500 V8 engine with a capacity of 1000 hp, an Allison transmission and is capable of a maximum speed of 67 km / h, a fuel range of 360 km, and an ammunition load of 48 ammunition. Calculation of the installation - 5 people, including the commander, driver, gunner, assistant gunner and loader. The self-propelled gun is capable of firing three shells within 15 seconds, which will hit the target at the same time (MRSI firing mode). Maximum combat rate of fire - 6-8 rds / min. within 3 minutes, standard - 2-3 rounds / min. In one hour. The ACS firing range is 8-40 km, the fuel range is 450 km. The steel body armor protects against 14,5mm armor-piercing ammunition and 152mm ammunition fragments.

fuel range - 360 km

fuel range - 450 km

Are these the characteristics of different machines or a mistake?

[Thrall]

450 - on the highway

[nm76]

We are losing it ... (India for the export of our weapons)

[donavi49]

Well, in this segment there is no competitive offer. Algeria won China's PZL-45. Hire Mstu. Hindus have chosen K9. Indonesia Caesars.

[svp67]

Quote: nm76

We are losing her ...

In this segment, we can say that we have lost, until we can, something worthy of the 155 mm caliber.

Quote: donavi49

Hindus have chosen K9. Indonesia Caesars.

But is it just K-9? What about the M777 howitzer?

[URAL72]

Can't we imagine the Coalition in caliber 155 mm?

[svp67]

Quote: URAL72

Can't we imagine the Coalition in caliber 155 mm?

Do we have it? This is a new barrel, a complete alteration of the gun and its maintenance systems, that is, this is a NEW machine

[Kleber]

That is yes. So far, plans are underway that state military tests of the 2C35 Coalition-SV self-propelled artillery mount (ACS) will be completed in 2020. And when it goes into the series is generally not known.

[Victor_B]

And the crew will also throw up their knees as high when running up / running away from the car?
Or like that?

[armenk]

Great video. Kin Dza Dza reminded me of something .. I really liked how they, when running, not only lift up their legs, but also hold their hands - probably stubborn training, so as not to touch too much.

[krillon]

Come on, you joke, it’s clear that they wanted to please some kind of Raja. It starts if a mess, not to show off will be.

[Starover_Z]

And do they always have such dances? When changing combat positions, in preparation for firing near the front line?

[Victor_B]

Quote: Starover_Z

When changing combat positions, in preparation for firing near the front line?

Firstly - it's beautiful!

[Starover_Z]

Quote: Victor_B

Quote: Starover_Z

When changing combat positions, in preparation for firing near the front line?

Firstly - it's beautiful!

Fired back and lined up - wait for an answer?
It reminded me directly of fragments of films about the war of 1812 - attacks with a parade system and a step to the full height on the enemy’s position!

[Kruglov]

Preventively, they will receive an otvetka when they just begin to unfold in combat mode! With such a ballet!

[PValery53]

Drill movements - in the easy stage of silly.

[Kruglov]

Better to say, cretinism is at the stage of moronicity! Real medical diagnosis!

[lopuhan2006]

Hindus do not owe anything to anyone, therefore they decide everything the same way we do - through kickbacks, corruption, personal interest, etc. The characteristics of competitors are basically the same. More dependent on the qualifications of the staff. If not, then fill up with live weight.

[BVS]

The population of India (Indians), as of October 2019, is 1,3 billion people, which represents one sixth of the world's population.
The population of Russia is the composition of the inhabitants inhabiting the territory of Russia. As of January 1, 2019, according to Rosstat, in Russia there were 146 ...
The difference is 9 times.

[lopuhan2006]

Exactly. Therefore, the Indians, with their mentality, are not particularly worried about any distortions up or down from Pakistan, provided that China does not intervene. We have a concept of overwhelming live weight, if technology is not enough
It was at least until the Chechen, including with echoes in the Georgian.

[neri73-r]

Who do we have this with? Have you read and studied history from liberals?

[lopuhan2006]

Are you already wedged by liberals? What does this have to do with it? I'm talking about Thomas, and you're talking about Yerema.

Quote: neri73-r

Who do we have this with? Have you read and studied history from liberals?

First, please your thoughts
clearly state their own, and not burp something.

[neri73-r]

I’m about to overwhelm the live weight. This term came from the West and was picked up by our liberals when it was necessary to blame our army, as one of the secrets of our society. It is clear now?

[Misak Hananyan]

Military power of india

[voyaka uh]

It is amazing that Koreans who stepped into the 20th century from the peasant Middle Ages
began to push Europeans in the artillery market! English, Germans, Russians.

[aszzz888]

voyaka uh (Alexey) Yesterday, 21: 50
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It is amazing that Koreans who stepped into the 20th century from the peasant Middle Ages
Have begun crowd Europeans in the artillery market! English, Germans, Russian.

why is it so modest about the repression of the Jews "in the artillery market"
in southwest Asia, what is on the east coast of the Mediterranean Sea? Could be, and in more detail.

[voyaka uh]

Israel has also learned to do something in this area,
but the South Koreans did much better. They make
and tracked chassis, and towers, and trunks. And our Elbit-Soltam
only trunks. Well, and guidance systems, of course.

[aszzz888]

Because, as I understand it, you are on the side ...

[voyaka uh]

The tender was for tracked self-propelled guns. Elbit-Saltam participates in tenders
on wheeled self-propelled guns on the Skoda chassis (or others). And sometimes it sells,
but so far a little.

[aszzz888]

voyaka uh (Alexey) Today, 09:52 ... And sometimes he sells,
but so far a little.

Clear. But that's another topic..

[lopuhan2006]

Quote: neri73-r

I’m about to overwhelm the live weight. This term came from the West and was picked up by our liberals when it was necessary to blame our army, as one of the secrets of our society. It is clear now?

OK. Rewind. Suppose you throw out your comment because of patriotism and defense for the honor of the army. Then I, who simply stated the facts: it so happened in Russia that the shortcomings or lack of technology and equipment were compensated by throwing the notorious live weight into embrasures (as you like). I gave examples (the Chechen wars with 18-year-old boys do not need to be explained, Afghanistan is in the same spirit when BMP and BMD are cardboard and unarmored ZILs and Urals, etc., the 08.08 War. Where Tu-22 was sent to Buki at their working height the equipment did not allow other options, but the main backbone was T-62 against T-72 among Georgians, it’s another matter who disposed of this potential). So what am I wrong and picked up on the liberals? In the context of the mentality of the Indians, I used live weight. There you know a different attitude towards death, as well as towards life (not good and not bad, but it's just their choice). You immediately cliche with rya-yelling about diarrhea on the army. Maybe a little need to be critical (which does not negate respect) to our army, and especially to its leadership (the fish starts from the head). It is from the leadership and com structure that our army depends, and not from the Internet and our disputes. Were there bad people who fought in Chechnya? Or in Syria now? But the command is different and the result is appropriate.