초탄으로 증명한 K9 화력… 수기사, 포탄 사격훈련 KFN 국방뉴스 [국방홍보원]

[KFN Defense News] July 24, 2026 On the battlefield, the accuracy of a single shot can change the flow of combat. The Capital Mechanized Infantry Division conducted K9 self-propelled howitzer firing drills to verify the operational capabilities of its automated fire control system and precision strike capabilities. Reporter Cha Seong-hyo reports. The K9 self-propelled howitzer, with its barrel raised, completes its aiming toward the target. The shell and propellant are loaded in sequence, [1] SOV "Ready! Two, three, fire!" A massive explosion shakes the training ground. [2] July 22, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do / Capital Mechanized Infantry Division, K9 Self-Propelled Howitzer Firing Drill The Seungpo Brigade of the ROK Army Capital Mechanized Infantry Division conducted artillery firing drills at the Munhye-ri training ground in Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do. [3] Participation of 3 battalions, 18 K9 and K9A1 self-propelled howitzers, etc. This training, conducted as part of a tactical training evaluation, involved 3 battalions under the brigade, 18 K9 and K9A1 self-propelled howitzers, and K77 fire control armored vehicles. [4] Focus on improving target distribution and combat performance capabilities linked with observation teams The training focused on mastering target information transmission procedures linked with observation teams and improving the combat performance capabilities of the artillery. [5] Designated fire and effective fire followed zeroing Starting with the zeroing of the battery's No. 3 gun, designated fire, in which each gun took turns firing one round, was followed by effective fire, in which all self-propelled howitzers in the battery fired shells simultaneously. [6] Sergeant Major Cha Seong-hyo / [email protected] As the coordinates are entered, the gun barrels all aim at the target at once. With the subsequent firing command, the K9 self-propelled howitzer unleashes a ceaseless barrage of shells, demonstrating overwhelming firepower. ** SOV Shell firing scene (Bang bang bang) In this training exercise, the automated fire command system and precision controlled firing capabilities installed on the K9 stood out. [7] Description The automated fire command system is a key element that significantly reduces preparation time for firing by automating the entire firing procedure, from detection and calculation to control, loading, and firing. Utilizing this, the soldiers accurately hit the target from the very first shot, enhancing the completeness of the training and proving its effectiveness. [8] Captain Kim Ye-chan / Commander of the 2nd Battery, Bukjin Battalion, Capital Mechanized Infantry Division Since it is the rainy season, there were many friction factors, such as water accumulating on the tracks due to heavy rain on the deployment day. However, having conducted realistic training with the battery members, we were able to achieve a great feat by hitting every shot, including the first one today. We will continue to maintain a firepower readiness posture capable of immediate response to any provocation by the enemy. In particular, about 40 newly commissioned officers from the division attended the site and spent time enhancing their combat command capabilities by observing the firepower operation process that resulted in a first-shot hit. [9] Second Lieutenant Jung Ji-won / 1st Platoon Leader, Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, Capital Mechanized Infantry Division During the collective training for newly commissioned officers, I had the great opportunity to observe the K9 and K9A1 self-propelled howitzers. I was able to personally experience how national defense capabilities are gradually being strengthened due to the formidable artillery firepower. The unit plans to further enhance its combat capabilities by developing the improvement requirements identified during this training. This is Cha Seong-hyo from Defense News. #K9SelfPropelledHowitzer #K9 #CombatSkills #FiringTraining #K9A1SelfPropelledHowitzer #CapitalMechanizedInfantryDivision #AutomatedFiring #ArtilleryFiringTraining #Artillery #CapitalMechanizedInfantryDivision #ReporterChaSeonghyo