K9 Thunder

Hydraulic driving system for K9 Thunder works as automatic/semi-automatic/manual hydraulic driver by the means of the hydraulic power generating device when maneuvering the cannons up-and-down, or left-and-right, or loading the cannonballs. Also, it plays a role in improving the driving performance of a vehicle and a smoother ride for the crew using the hydropneumatic suspension unit (HSU).

K9 Thunder

Hydraulic driving system for K9 Thunder works as automatic/semi-automatic/manual hydraulic driver by the means of the hydraulic power generating device when maneuvering the cannons up-and-down, or left-and-right, or loading the cannonballs. Also, it plays a role in improving the driving performance of a vehicle and a smoother ride for the crew using the hydropneumatic suspension unit (HSU).

Slewing Gearbox

This turns the turret round by converting hydraulic pressure into mechanical rotational motion.

Oil Reservoir Assembly Unit for Motor Pump

This generates hydraulic power through driving a hydraulic pump after converting electrical energy generated through slip rings into mechanical shaft power.

Filter Manifold Assembly Unit

This is a device for filtering extraneous substances in the hydraulic oil on the supply side and the return side and generates a warning signal when clogged.

Control Panel for Hydraulic Devices

This supplies power to each component of the turret hydraulic generator and operates the electric motor and the hydraulic pump to generate hydraulic force to the drive turrets.

Manual Elevation Pump

This is a device to drive the elevation of the gun barrel through manpower and elevates the level of the gun barrel when the main operator for the elevation pump is broken.

Cooling System Assembly Unit

This device keeps the temperature of the hydraulic oil constant by letting the outside air into the interior.

Swivel Valve Block

The swivel valve block is operated to raise or lower the loading assembly unit when pressing the feed mechanism switch.

Balancer Manifold Assembly Unit

This device is used when the balancer pressure is excessive or needs to be released for maintenace.

Elevation Balancing Cylinder

This device operates the height of the gun and supports the weight of the gun by receiving the controlled hydraulic oil from the elevation valve assembly unit.

Ramming Valve Block

When pressing the feed mechanism switch, it activates the ramming valve block and helps move forward or reverse the rolling pin assembly unit for the loading assembly unit.

Ramming Driver

As the ramming valve operates, the rolling pin assembly unit moves back and forth through the rectilinear and the reciprocation motion of the piston rod.

Hydropneumatic Suspension Unit (HSU)

This device minimizes vibration and impact transmitted from the ground when driving the vehicle using the attenuation characteristics of the damper and the nonlinear spring characteristics of nitrogen gas. This improves the driving performance of the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and the ride comfort for the crew. In addition, it Improves the performance of continuous fire and shooting accuracy by instantly stabilizing the vehicle's body when shooting.

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  • Production Period

    1999 ~

  • Key Features

    Hydraulic-Servo Driving Method

    360 Degrees Rotation of the Turret Using Slewing Gearbox

    Height Adjustment of the Gun Barrel Using Elevation/Balancing Cylinder

    Swift Charging of Bullets Using an Automatic Loading System

    Applying Integrated Hydraulic Power System (MPR) with Optimized Motor, Pump, and Oil Reservoir

    Appliying Hydropneumatic Suspension Unit (HSU)

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