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Photo: 대한민국 국방부 - Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
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KH179

Towed Artillery & Mortars · South Korea · 1983
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KH179

KH179
KH179 Photo: 대한민국 국방부 - Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea · Wikimedia Commons · KOGL Type 1
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
65
Accuracy
70
Portability
50
Setup Speed
60
Ammunition Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin South Korea
CategoryTowed Artillery & Mortars
EraCold War
In service1983
Operators4 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Towed Artillery & Mortars MASS Rating
6/35
Cold War
28/302
All-Time
Towed Artillery & Mortars · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Firepower
70
Rate of Fire
65
Accuracy
70
Portability
50
Setup Speed
60
Ammunition Versatility
80
Reliability
85
Crew Economy
60
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the towed artillery & mortars category.
01 / Overview
KH179
Production
1983–
Unit Price (current)
$15.8M↗ 31% inflation · 2017→2025
Original Price
$12.0M (2017)
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
TOWED ARTILLERY & MORTARS · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$15.8M
Original: $12.0M (2017)
Inflation: +%31
69
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 Weight6,890 kg
  • Travel Weight6,890 kg
  • Crew10
  • Carriage TypeSplit Trail
  • In ServiceYes
◈Ordnance5MOD.5
▣Performance7MOD.7
  • Maximum Range (standard)18.1 km
  • Maximum Range (rocket-assisted)30 km
  • Muzzle Velocity913 m/s
  • Rate of Fire (burst)4
  • Rate of Fire (sustained)2
  • Elevation1,220 mils
  • Traverse±448 mils
◇Ammunition2MOD.2
  • Ammunition TypesNATO 155 mm standard ammunition
  • HE RoundYes
◆Mobility1MOD.1
▤Dimensions3MOD.3
  • Length10.389 m
  • Width2.44 m
  • Height2.36 m
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Production Start1,983 year
  • Unit Cost120 USD
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1980First deployment: Iran–Iraq War
  2. 1983Production started
  3. 2011Sale: Indonesia (18 units)
43
years in service
4
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Inventory2country · 1,018units
1,018active
KH179SALES3records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2011Indonesia18——
—Iran———
—Myanmar100——
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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 breech mechanism in artillery where the screw threads are interrupted to allow quick opening and closing of the breech.
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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