The UK advanced variant K9A2 Self-Propelled Howitzer for the UK Mobile Fires Platform

The K9A2 will be an “advanced variant” of the existing 155mm/52-caliber K9A1 self-propelled, tracked howitzer that will feature “improved lethality, mobility and survivability,” the South Korean defense firm stated.

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The K9A1 has a maximum range of 40 kilometers (25 miles) and a speed up to 67 kilometers (47 miles) per hour. Over 600 K9A1s have been sold worldwide.

The British Army currently operates the AS90 155mm 39 calibre self-propelled gun in three field regiments of the Royal Horse Artillery and Royal Artillery. It’s out of service date has been stated as 2030 although with a replacement competition still to be formally launched, this date could be extended.