북한, 보병에 이어 러시아에 M1989 곡산 자주포 부대도 지원

[위종민]

M1989 170mm 곡산형 자주포로 추정되는 무기들이 대량으로 실린 기차가 러시아에서 또 목격됐네요. 

New shipment of North Korean artillery reaches Russia

New shipment of North Korean artillery reaches Russia

NewsArmy

ByDylan Malyasov

Dec 19, 2024

Modified date: Dec 19, 2024

Another train loaded with large amounts of North Korean M1989 Koksan self-propelled artillery systems has been spotted in Russia.

Video and reports suggest that more than a dozen units have been transported, although an exact count remains difficult due to limited visual confirmation. This follows the first sighting of Koksan artillery in Russia approximately a month ago.

Despite their arrival, there have been no confirmed instances of these heavy artillery systems participating in combat operations. The deployment raises questions about their intended use and the broader implications of North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia.

The M1989 “Koksan,” named after the North Korean city where it was first observed, is a long-range self-propelled artillery piece developed in the 1980s. Its western designation references the year of its first public appearance. Known for its range and firepower, the M1989 is a weapon system designed for heavy bombardment and strategic artillery roles.

🇷🇺🇺🇦Another echelon of North Korean 170mm M1989 Koksan self-propelled guns on Russian territory.

It is difficult to count the total number, but it looks like there are more than a dozen , taking into account those that have already passed and are not captured on camera.

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The artillery system is built around a 170mm gun mounted on a turret and placed on a modified tank chassis. Typically, this chassis is derived from older tank designs such as the T-54, T-62, or Chinese Type 59. The M1989 is an evolution of the earlier M1979 Koksan model, featuring onboard storage for 12 rounds of ammunition and a protective cabin for the crew—improvements that enhance its operational efficiency and survivability in battlefield conditions.

The M1979, an earlier variant, lacks onboard ammunition storage and a crew cabin, making it less versatile and more vulnerable. In contrast, the M1989 model addresses these limitations, enabling faster reloading and providing enhanced protection for operators. Both variants are known for their extended range, reportedly capable of reaching up to 60 kilometers with rocket-assisted projectiles, making them some of the longest-ranged artillery pieces in operation.

The sighting of these systems on Russian soil underscores a deepening relationship between North Korea and Russia, potentially signaling a transfer of military equipment to support Russian aggression. The presence of such long-range artillery could provide strategic advantages if deployed in combat, particularly in areas requiring heavy bombardment or long-range targeting.

However, the absence of confirmed combat use so far leaves questions about the readiness or specific intent of this deployment.

[백선호]

'북한의 M107'이라고 볼 수도 있는 포네요.

https://cafe.daum.net/NTDS/50q9/2827

[위종민]

장포신 캐논 자주포가 왜 필요하나 했더니 적 포병 아웃레인지 용이었군요.

[백선호]

1968년 1~4월 케산 전투 때의 미국육군 M107의 모습입니다.

https://youtu.be/GeG-NZog6xk?si=PSzQDmpAYnRttLPE&t=731

[사처포(곽명기)]

제발 휴전선 가까이 포진한 장거리포들,
푸틴에게 몽땅 선물하고
기름이나 곡물 받으려무나... 크

[ssn688]

이제 북한도 무려 155mm 자주포를 도입하게 되었으니, 곡산은 이 시기에 짬처리 잘한다고 볼 수 있겠네요.
https://namu.wiki/w/%EC%A3%BC%EC%B2%B4107%EB%85%84%EC%8B%9D%20155mm%20%EC%9E%90%ED%96%89%ED%98%95%EA%B3%A1%EC%82%AC%ED%8F%AC

[위종민]

152mm도 아니고 155mm네요 ㄷㄷㄷ

[강준구]

세계 최빈국 중 하나인 북한이 러시아에 이런식으로 무기를 댄다는 게 참 아이러니합니다.
비공식 핵보유국이라서 그런지, 남 쪽에서 치고 올라가는 상황은 염두에 두지 않나 봅니다. 중국을 믿는건지..원