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K239 Chunmoo
Photo: 국방부 - ROK Ministry of National Defense · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
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Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · South Korea · 2015
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K239Chunmoo

K239 Chunmoo
K239 Chunmoo Photo: 국방부 - ROK Ministry of National Defense · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
85
Saturation Firepower
80
Salvo Size
75
Reload Speed
70
Precision (guided)
85
Mobility
80
Shoot-and-Scoot
85
Ammunition Versatility
90
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin South Korea
CategoryMultiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS)
EraModern Era
In service2015
Operators9 countries
Quantity356
Data Quality85%
81
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) MASS Rating
3/25
Modern Era
8/151
All-Time
Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) · 10 axes scored
Range
85
Saturation Firepower
80
Salvo Size
75
Reload Speed
70
Precision (guided)
85
Mobility
80
Shoot-and-Scoot
85
Ammunition Versatility
90
Technology
85
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category.
01 / Overview
K239 Chunmoo
Production
2015–
Quantity
356
Unit Price (current)
$3.7M↗ 24% inflation · 2020→2025
Original Price
$2.9M (2020)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEMS (MLRS) · MODERN ERA
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$3.7M
Original: $2.9M (2020)
Inflation: +%24
81
multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the multiple launch rocket systems (mlrs) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year2015
  • Combat Weight31,000 kg
  • Travel Weight31,000 kg
  • Crew3
  • Carriage TypeSelf-Propelled
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance2MOD.2
  • Calibre239 mm
  • Ordnance Typerockets and tactical ballistic missiles
▣Performance5MOD.5
  • Minimum Range36 km
  • Maximum Range (standard)80 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)160 km
  • Maximum Range (guided)290 km
  • Rate of Fire (burst)6
◇Ammunition3MOD.3
  • Ammunition TypesK33 131mm unguided rocket, KM26A2 230mm unguided rocket, CGR-080 239mm guided rocket, CTM-MR/ASBM 280mm guided rocket, CTM-290 600mm tactical ballistic missile
  • HE RoundYes
  • Precision-Guided RoundYes
▤Mobility5MOD.5
⬢Ammunition Handling1MOD.1
  • Resupply VehicleK239T ammunition support vehicle
▲Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length9 m
  • Width2.9 m
  • Height3.3 m
◎Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production356
  • Production Start2,014 year
  • Unit Cost2,940,000 USD
◈Self-Propelled Chassis3MOD.3
  • Engine Power450 hp
  • TransmissionAllison Transmission 4500SP
  • Hull ArmourSTANAG 4569 Level 2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2015Production started
  2. 2022Sale: Poland (290 units)
  3. 2025Sale: Estonia (9 units)
  4. 2026Sale: Norway (16 units)
11
years in service
356
units produced
9
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
K239 Chunmoo 2015
// DERIVATIVES
Homar-K 2023
05 / Operators
K239 ChunmooSALES5records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2026Norway16——
2025Estonia9——
2022Poland290——
—Saudi Arabia36——
—United Arab Emirates12——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE7terms
A digital fire-control system employs computational algorithms to calculate and adjust artillery fire parameters, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in towed systems.
Using GPS data to guide a projectile or system to its target, enhancing accuracy.
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Inertial navigation is a self-contained system that determines a vehicle’s position, orientation, and velocity by integrating data from accelerometers and gyroscopes, without external signals.
Artillery or mortar munition equipped with guidance systems to alter its trajectory after firing for increased accuracy.
An armored crew compartment on towed artillery or mortar systems designed to protect operators from small arms fire, shrapnel, and blast effects during operation.
Artillery system with integrated propulsion, enabling movement under its own power rather than being towed.
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