.jpg){kind=link}
Rolemodern tracked field artillery
Main weapon / system155 mm L52 howitzer
Platform / layoutK9-derived tracked artillery architecture with Turkish fire-control and subsystem integration
MediaPrimary image integrated
Development and design
The program drew on South Korean K9 technology while incorporating Turkish-made weapon and electronic systems. Later Fırtına II development further modernized protection, electronics, and crew systems. 1, 2
Operational use
Fırtına has been produced in significant numbers for Turkish Land Forces and has seen operational deployment in regional conflicts and border operations. 1, 2
Role and significance
The system demonstrates how a successful base design can become a national family through local production and subsystem redesign rather than remaining a straightforward imported vehicle. 1, 2
Sources and further reading
Representative source set used for this profile. Primary image source and reuse terms are listed with the image.
- Türkiye Defence Industry Agency, product catalogue — Fırtına
- Hanwha Aerospace, international K9-family users