MilitaryKH-179
Artillery Systemconfirmed
The KH179 ("Korean howitzer 1 (first) 79") is a South Korean 155 mm towed howitzer of length 39 calibers, designed and developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and is now manufactured by Hyundai WIA.
Specifications
| Type | Artillery System |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Kia Machine Tool, Kia Heavy Industry, WIA, Hyundai WIA |
| Introduced | 1983 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 6.89 t |
| Length | 10.39 m |
| Crew | 10 |
| Caliber | 155 mm |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,400 | confirmed |
| Indonesia | 155mm TOWED | confirmed |
| Iran | — | confirmed |
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