Apr 22, 2026 11:53 AM
Hanwha Aerospace has put its K9MH mobile howitzer through live-fire trials, showcasing a new dual-feed autoloader that drives firing rates to 8 to 9 rounds per minute.
Hanwha Aerospace has put its K9MH mobile howitzer through live-fire trials, showcasing a new dual-feed autoloader that drives firing rates to 8 to 9 rounds per minute.
Footage from the tests offers a closer look at the loading system, which separates projectiles and propellant charges using dedicated conveyors to streamline the firing cycle.
Trials indicate a firing interval of around 7.5 seconds per round, reportedly placing the K9MH among the fastest-loading artillery systems in service today.
Read the full story on NextGen Defense: K9 Howitzer Debuts Dual-Feed Autoloader, Pushing Fire Rate to 9 Rounds Per Minute
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