Coronavirus may leave Estonian military without new self-propelled guns K9 Thunder

The Estonian Ministry of Defense cannot sign an agreement with South Korea on the supply of an additional batch of South Korean self-propelled howitzers K9 "Thunder". The spread of the new coronavirus is to blame.

The decision to purchase an additional batch of South Korean self-propelled howitzers K9 "Thunder" on the funds saved with the help of American military assistance in the purchase of ammunition was made in Estonia in October 2019. The Estonian Defense Ministry decided to send the saved 20 million euros for the purchase of 6 additional 155-mm self-propelled howitzers K9 "Thunder" in addition to the 12 self-propelled guns previously ordered in South Korea.

However, the current sanitary and epidemiological situation in South Korea threatens to disrupt the plans of the Estonian military for the supply of additional self-propelled guns. The country's defense minister had earlier postponed his February visit to Seoul due to an outbreak of coronavirus and it is now unknown when the signing of an additional contract may take place at all.

Estonia and South Korea signed an agreement to buy a batch of 12 units of 155-mm self-propelled howitzers K-9 "Thunder" in the 2018 year. The agreement, worth 46 million euros, also included training for personnel, maintenance of howitzers and spare parts. The purchased K9 howitzers will be delivered to Estonia in two batches at the end of the 2020 of the year and during the 2021. They are supposed to equip the artillery division of the 1 infantry brigade of the Estonian army, which is currently armed with the German 155-mm / 39 towed howitzers FН-70 and Soviet towed 122-mm howitzers D-30.

155-mm / 52 self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder weighs 47 tons, a powerful diesel engine in 1000 hp provides speeds of up to 67 km / h. Cruising range 480 km. Armed with the KNUMX 9-mm gun with a barrel length of 155 caliber, the rate of fire reaches 52 rounds per minute. Crew 15 people.

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[Vasyan1971]

The country's defense minister has already postponed his February visit to Seoul

Duc, like mid-March in the yard?
Or is such a reaction rate in the order of things for Estonia?

[Honest Citizen]

Shhh, a colleague, they still live in 2019.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Honest Citizen

Shhh, a colleague, they still live in 2019.

Wow, damn it! So they and everything is in order with oil, it turns out?

[Thrall]

So it turns out that we are not going to attack Estonia yet, since they are not ready?

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: Thrall

So it turns out that we are not going to attack Estonia yet, since they are not ready?

Probably. They, like decent civilized Europeans, will warn when they mature.

[vadim dok]

Brent crude oil at 17h00m today 18.03.2020/26,94/2 is $ 3. And Russian URALS oil is $ 25 ÷ XNUMX cheaper. Do not worry about Estonians - they are supplied with the Saudis from April to $ XNUMX each.

[Vasyan1971]

Quote: vadim dok

For Estonians do not worry

Yes, I need them a hundred years!

[svp67]

Quote: Vasyan1971

Duc, like mid-March in the yard?

So, in Korea the epidemic is already on the wane, and since the beginning of the year it has been rampant there ... So it turns out that they didn’t let in (to Korea) then, now they don’t let out (from Estonia). But with a delay, but the contract will still be signed

[Vasyan1971]

Yes. Already corrected:

Minister of Defense BEFORE postpones its February visit to Seoul

Like, there was a typo. It happens...

[Starover_Z]

Quote: svp67

But with a delay, but the contract will still be signed

The country's defense minister previously postponed his February visit to Seoul due to an outbreak of coronavirus

And what, ministers and their close associates also spread viruses? But they don’t communicate with simple janitors and techies, where did they come from then?

[svp67]

Quote: Starover_Z

where from then?

"The wind blows ..."

[cost]

Estonia bought 12 such SPGs two years ago. After the operation of these artillery systems, it was decided to purchase another batch of 6 combat vehicles.
The presence of the K10 transport-loading vehicle created on a common basis is considered a big advantage.
Currently, such self-propelled guns were purchased by the armed forces of India, Norway and Finland.

[Olya Tsako]

With this money, you can buy 50-60 "KV" or "IS" tanks from Zelensky. in solid oil, from storage.
Even in your pocket, with a gray rollback, gel gadgets will remain.

[neri73-r]

Quote: Olya Tsako

With this money, you can buy 50-60 "KV" or "IS" tanks from Zelensky. in solid oil, from storage.
Even in your pocket, with a gray rollback, gel gadgets will remain.

In principle, yes, since they have the same military value, given the hto will be the aggressor!

[knn54]

There, the transport and loading machine is impressive.
Koreans are great. However.

[Ros 56]

Are self-propelled guns infected too?

[Thrifty]

This coronovirus can be proven any jamb or failure! For loafers and liberals you can’t imagine a better excuse!

[Shuttle]

Quote: Thrifty

This coronovirus can be proven any jamb or failure! For loafers and liberals you can’t imagine a better excuse!

Loafers-liberals must be hyphenated. These are synonyms.

[Operator]

Coronavirus may leave Estonia without Estonians

[A. Privalov]

The K9 Thunder SPG is such a trifle.
Very soon coronavirus can leave many without pants at all.

[NF68]

How is it that Russia has not been blamed for this yet?

[Andrey Mikhaylov]

Soon it’s very soon. Now they’ll only gather their thoughts to blame Russia again and the next March will come.

[cniza]

155-mm / 52 self-propelled howitzer K9 Thunder weighs 47 tons, a powerful diesel engine of 1000 hp provides speeds of up to 67 km / h. Cruising range of 480 km. Armed with a K9 155 mm gun with a barrel length of 52 calibers, the rate of fire reaches 15 rounds per minute.

But seriously, very decent performance characteristics.

[Sergey39]

"Coronavirus may leave the Estonian military without new K9 Thunder self-propelled guns"
Here you go. Viruses now act on technology

[Cowbra]

The Estonian Ministry of Defense cannot sign an agreement with South Korea

So far we have only managed to write "Sog ..." Elgudi-palgudi, juice, can I not be taarapit?

[Andrey Mikhaylov]

The Baltic tiger was about to fight with Russia, but it’s not a task. Coronavirus. As long as the virus ends. Whether sau will become obsolete, our high-speed Baltic tigers will forget who they were going to fight with.

[Vitauts]

You can write whatever you want, but Estonia is at least 10 years ahead of Russia