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Photo: 전쟁기념관 · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
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Towed Artillery & Mortars · South Korea · 1983
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KH178

KH178
KH178 Photo: 전쟁기념관 · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
55
Accuracy
75
Portability
40
Setup Speed
65
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin South Korea
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraCold War
In service1983–2000
Operators4 countries
Quantity21
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
65
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
13/35
Cold War
43/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
55
Accuracy
75
Portability
40
Setup Speed
65
Ammunition Versatility
70
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
KH178
Production
1983–2000
Quantity
21
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
65
towed artillery & mortars category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the towed artillery & mortars category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Service Entry Year1983
  • Combat Weight2,650 kg
  • Travel Weight2,650 kg
  • Crew8
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceNo
◈Ordnance8MOD.8
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Maximum Range (standard)14.7 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)18 km
  • Muzzle Velocity662 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)15
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)4
  • Elevation-5° to 65°
  • Traverse±23° (±409 mils)
▤Mobility5MOD.5
⬢Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length4.48 m
  • Width2.1 m
  • Height2.8 m
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Total Production21
  • Production Start1,983 year
◎Self-Propelled Chassis1MOD.1
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1983Production started
  2. 1991Sale: Chile (16 units)
  3. 2000Production ended
  4. 2010Sale: Indonesia (54 units)
  5. 2014Sale: Fiji (6 units)
43
years in service
17
years in production
21
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory3country · 76units
76active
KH178SALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2014Fiji6——
2010Indonesia54——
1991Chile16——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
High Explosive (HE) round: an artillery or mortar projectile containing explosive filler designed to inflict damage through blast and fragmentation effects.
Recoil system using a combination of liquid and compressed gas to absorb and return energy from firing.
A device attached to a firearm's muzzle to redirect propellant gases, reducing recoil and muzzle rise during firing.
A breech mechanism in artillery where a solid block slides horizontally to open and close the breech for loading.
A towed artillery carriage configuration where the gun is transported with its two wheels separated, allowing for easier deployment and lower profile when in firing position.
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