Firing Process of 155mm Caliber Shells from Self-Propelled Howitzer #FiringProcess #155mmCaliber #SelfPropelledHowitzer #MilitaryArtillery #DefenseTechnology #HowitzerFiring #ArmedForces #MilitaryEducation #Weaponry #ArtilleryTechnology #TacticalTraining #MilitaryOperations #Bombardment #SmartDefense #CombatStrategy #ArtilleryShells #MilTech #MilitaryExcellence #DefenseInnovation #HeavyArtillery | Military Defense

South Korean Marines loading a 155mm shell inside a K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer The K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzer was developed as a replacement for the M109A2K, also known as the K55, self-propelled howitzers. In the late 1980s Republic of Korea Army drew up its requirements for a new indigenous 155-mm tracked howitzer to meet the requirements of 21st century. Key operational requirements included a higher rate of fire, longer range, better accuracy and faster into and out of action

Not from World War II — the BISON gun is a modern Swiss fortress cannon: In service since 1993, with a 155 mm caliber, built in monoblock bunkers. 23 positions were planned, but only eight were built. The last shot was fired in 2011. Today, it is considered one of the last relics of fortress artillery. #BisonKanone #SchweizerFestung #Festungsartillerie #ModerneMilitärgeschichte #Schweiz #BunkerExplorer #LostFortress #history #military #simply_adventure #historisch | Christian Böhm