| M-1978 Koksan 주체포 (Korean) | |
|---|---|
 A North Korean M-1989 version of Koksan photographed in North Korea in 2013. | |
| Type | Self-propelled artillery |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1978–present |
| Used by | See Operators |
| Wars | Iran–Iraq War Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Second Machine Industry Bureau, North Korea |
| Variants |
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| Specifications | |
| Mass | 40,000 kg (88,000 lb) |
| Length | 14.9 m (49 ft) |
| Width | 3.27 m (10.7 ft) |
| Height | 3.1 m (10 ft) |
| Crew | 4, up to 6 (presumed)[1] |
| Caliber | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Rate of fire | ~1-2 rounds per 5 minutes[1] |
| Effective firing range | 40–50 km (25–31 mi) (est.)[1][2] |
| Maximum firing range | 60 km (37 mi) (with RAP round)[1] |
| Armor | Steel |
Main armament | 1× 170 mm (6.7 in) rifled gun |
| Engine | Diesel 520 hp (390 kW) |
| References | [3] |
| M-1978 Koksan | |
| Hangul | 주체포 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Juchepo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chuch'ep'o |
The M-1978 Koksan (Korean: M-1978 곡산; Hanja: M-1978 谷山), officially known as the Chuch'ep'o[4] (Juche Cannon; Korean: 주체포; Hanja: 主體砲), is a North Korean self-propelled 170 mm (6.7 in) gun based on the Type 59 tank chassis.
- ^ a b c d "Koksan M1978". Missile Threat. Center for Strategic and International Studies. 23 April 2024. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ LaPorte & Odierno 1996, p. 7.
- ^ Foss 2011, p. 830.
- ^ http://www.vtg.mod.gov.rs/archive/2018/military-technical-courier-3-2018.pdf