At the camp in Toruń, soldiers of the Self-Related Artillery Squadron from the 1st Armoured Brigade of Wedza underwent fire baptism on the K9A1 cannons. The first combat shooting with fresh equipment confirmed the accuracy and reliability of the machines. The crews who have moved from the utilized carnations appreciate not only the powerful firepower but besides the comfort of fresh vehicles.
At the end of February, respective South Koreans were transported to the Toruń field. Armotauhabic K9A1. The equipment was manufactured in 2025 and in mid last year the first K9 went to 1st Warsaw Armored Brigade. After being transferred to Poland, they underwent the process of adapting to national requirements, i.e. integration with Polish Topaz fire control system or communication systems.
– After intensive training of crews, the time came for the final test – said Lieutenant Adam Ostrowski, the commander of the battery with 1 BPanc. “It is to check the preparation of our service to supply fire support to the brigade’s first-flight divisions, i.e. tank battalions and mechanized battalions”, he adds.
First shot of a line
During the practice, the cannonhaubice gave 5 rounds of 155 mm ammunition. K9 are able to harm targets about 40 km away. But at the camp in Toruń, they shot at about 5 kilometers. Before the shooting began, the machines arrived at the charging point. The missiles were tested and armed there and then placed in the ammunition compartment. Only then did the order pass to fire positions.
The first shot, for safety reasons, was fired utilizing a peculiar cable – a line 20 m long. As a result, the service made up of 5 people was at a distance from the wharf. – This is the alleged method shot practiced during the first shooting or after major repairs – explains Captain Ostrowski. Another 4 shots were already fired in a average procedure, which means the crew was inside K9.
Major Jakub Rokicki, commander of the Self-Truck Artillery Squadron, says the challenge was to keep a cold head and common sense. “It is crucial to associate a full squad of cannons, plutonium with battery commander and fire officer,” he adds. He estimates that the shooting went as planned and commends his subordinates for their accuracy. “In soldierish we gag that they should aim like a bucket, and they hit like a glass.”
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Five Stars
The Polish Army already has over 200 modern K9. Crews who had previously trained on Self-propelled carnationsThey're very commending the fresh equipment. They item a immense technological leap, including an extended electronic fire control and control system. They besides appreciate the comfort of work and the large space inside the machine. Plus air conditioning and heating. Just 5 stars. This affects work, velocity and readiness to carry out fire tasks and to carry out tasks, says Major James.
During polygon training at the Toruń K9-ki camp was checked both day and night, besides at very low temperatures. And there was no malfunction. Capt. Maciej Strupiechowski, spokesperson for 1 BPanc. emphasizes that the first combat shooting on fresh equipment is another step in building the readiness, assembly and effectiveness of artillerymen, as well as investigating their training.
Korean Haubica K9 Thunder is equipped with a 155 mm cannon and 12.7 mm device guns. The cannon can harm targets up to 40 km away, and the vehicle itself has an operational scope of 480 km and can decision at 67 km/h. The drive is simply a 1000 hp diesel engine with automatic transmission. The weight of the drum is 47 t. The crew consists of 5 people. This is the commander, gunman, cargo, cargo attendant and driver.
