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North Korea unveiled many new models of self-propelled and jet artillery at the 10/10 parade, which are said to have significantly improved power.
On October 10, North Korea held a parade ceremony at Kim Nhat Thanh Square in the capital Pyongyang to mark the 75th anniversary of the Labor Party. The parade is the occasion when North Korea unveiled many new weapons, including two strategic missiles from the Hwasong and Pukguksong family and many other models that have been tested or deployed in the Korean Army (KPA).
In addition to the missile complexes, North Korea also introduced three large jet artillery models bearing the KN-25 designation that use 400-600mm rounds. Combinations of 152mm self-propelled artillery, 122mm and 240mm jet artillery on KPA personnel also appeared during the parade.
North Korea may have improved the performance of its jet artillery complexes by integrating a satellite navigation system, similar to GPS, according to South Korean military officials. Ryu Seong-yeop, an expert with the Korea Military Research Institute, said the North Korean expert appeared to “make an effort to ensure the accuracy of the jet artillery complex in combat.”
Korean self-propelled artillery, jet artillery, and armored personnel participated in the parade ceremony in Pyongyang on October 10. Video: KCTV.
Tyler Rogoway, editor of Drive, said the jet artillery complexes introduced by North Korea during the parade represent “an amazing development” of the country.
Previously, areas around the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), including part of South Korea’s capital Seoul, were within range of North Korean shelling, Rogoway said. However, with the new artillery complexes, North Korea can now push its artillery range further south and “fire a hail of bullets well below South Korean territory in the early stages of the armed conflict.”
A combination of “tactical guidance” weapons in the guise of the US ATACMS system, designated KN-24 and classified as a short-range ballistic missile, also appeared during the parade. This weapon was tested three times in August 2019 and March, reaching a range of 230-410 km.
Guided Tactical Weapons Complex called KN-24 during the parade in Pyongyang, Oct. 10. Image: KCNA.
“With the ATACMS and 600mm guided jet artillery or long-range gun using smaller ammunition, North Korea sends a very clear game-changing message with artillery,” Rogoway wrote.
During the parade, North Korea also unveiled for the first time the armor model with two variants carrying anti-tank missiles, similar to the Russian 9M133 Kornet, and a self-propelled gun with a design similar to the complex M1128 Mobile Cannon System. America. Experts say that North Korea’s new armored model has a similar appearance to the American Stryker line, but it is unclear what the interior of this weapon is.
Another weapon model that first appeared was the 6×6 armor equipped with eight guided missile launchers with a size larger than many other anti-tank missiles. This weapon is said to be similar to the Israeli-produced Spike missile used by the Korean military.
Korean self-propelled artillery with the same appearance as Stryker armored vehicles during the parade in Pyongyang on Oct. 10. Image: KCNA.
“North Korea seems to be investing resources in developing conventional weapons,” Ryu Seong-yeop said, while Pyongyang’s defense policy was reflected in the parade. “South Korea has a strategy to deal with North Korea’s nuclear weapons, which includes the strategy of dominating with conventional weapons. However, when North Korea seeks to catch up with conventional weapons, the strategy is unclear.” . Is the Korean version still working? Ryu Seong-yeop said.
Yang Wook, a professor at the Hannam University Graduate School of Defense Strategy in South Korea, also said that North Korea “is already looking to invest in conventional weapons” and “needs to track the amount of resources they invest. these projects. “
Nguyen tien (Follow UPI, Drive, Popular Mechanic)
