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Land ForcesNorth Korea

M1981

122mm self-propelled gunFielded 1981Pending verification
Land ForcesPRK
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type122mm self-propelled gun
Date of introduction1981
ProliferationOrigin country only
Crew8Med[1]
Emplacement timeunder 3 minutesMed[1]
Displacement timeunder 3 minutesMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Width2.6 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.6 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight25 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThis self-propelled artillery gun is based on a lightly armored tracked chassisMed[1]
EngineA-650Med[1]
Engine power300 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed45 km/h28 mph · 24 ktMed[1]
Fording depth, without Preparation1.1 mMed[1]
Fording depth, with Preparation1.5 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorArmor of the M1981 provides some degree of protection for its crew against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. The gun retains its original splinter shield. Though top of the superstructure is opened and completely unprotected. IMed[1]
Fire control
Main Gun StabilizationYes, Two large stabilizing spades are lowered to the ground at the rear before firing.Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Projectile122 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Quantity
INA
Projectile weight
27.3 kg
Armor penetration
An AP-T round penetrates 185 mm of rolled homogenous steel armor at a range of 1 000 m
Summary

The M1981 is a North Korean 122 mm self-propelled gun. Its actual designation is unknown.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
North Korea
Sources
  1. M1981 North Korean 122mm Self-Propelled Gun (SPG), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import