{
  "id": "k-239-chunmoo",
  "name": "K-239 Chunmoo",
  "aliases": [],
  "domain": "land",
  "country": "KOR",
  "category": "130mm/227mm/239mm multiple rocket launcher",
  "status": null,
  "fielded": 2014,
  "operators": [
    "KOR",
    "NOR"
  ],
  "prolif_count": 2,
  "summary": "The K239 Chunmoo, also called the K-MLRS (Korean Multiple Launch Rocket System), is a South Korean rocket artillery system. The K239 is a self-propelled multiple rocket launcher (MRL) capable of firing several different guided or unguided artillery rockets.",
  "specs": [
    {
      "k": "crew",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Chassis",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "The Chunmoo system is based on a Doosan DST 8 x 8 cross-country chassis.",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Displacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Less than 5 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Emplacement time",
      "section": "system",
      "v": "Less than 5 min",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "length_m",
      "v": 9,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "width_m",
      "v": 2.5,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "height_m",
      "v": 3,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "combat_weight_t",
      "v": 25,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "engine_hp",
      "v": 400,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "road_range_km",
      "v": 800,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "speed_road_kmh",
      "v": 90,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Fording",
      "section": "mobility",
      "v": "1.2 m",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Computerized FCS",
      "section": "firecontrol",
      "v": "A fire control center is based on a 4x4 chassis. It is used for enhanced fire accuracy.",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "Hull Armor",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Vehicle has an armored cab, which provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "",
      "label": "NBC Protection",
      "section": "protection",
      "v": "Yes",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium"
    },
    {
      "k": "range_max_km",
      "v": 80,
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "label": "Maximum firing range",
      "note": "Longest-range ammunition listed"
    }
  ],
  "payloads": [
    {
      "name": "Rocket",
      "role": "130 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 30,
      "qty": "2 x pods w/20 130-mm rockets"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rocket",
      "role": "227 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 45,
      "qty": "2 x pods w/12 227-mm rockets"
    },
    {
      "name": "Rocket",
      "role": "239 mm ammunition",
      "src": [
        "weg-k-239-chunmoo"
      ],
      "conf": "medium",
      "caps": {},
      "range_km": 80,
      "qty": "2 x pods w/6 239-mm rockets"
    }
  ],
  "variants": [],
  "art": "mlrs",
  "image": null,
  "verified": null,
  "changelog": [
    {
      "date": "2026-10-10",
      "change": "Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import"
    }
  ],
  "url": "https://www.defensepedia.com/systems/k-239-chunmoo.html",
  "sources": {
    "weg-k-239-chunmoo": {
      "title": "K-239 Chunmoo South Korean 130mm/227mm/239mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL)",
      "publisher": "U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)",
      "url": "https://odin.t2com.army.mil/WEG/Asset/K-239_Chunmoo_South_Korean_130mm_227mm_239mm_Multiple_Rocket_Launcher",
      "published": "2026-03-20",
      "tier": 1,
      "checked": "2026-10-10"
    }
  }
}