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Land ForcesSouth Korea

K-239 Chunmoo

130mm/227mm/239mm multiple rocket launcherFielded 2014Pending verification
Land ForcesKOR
Length 9 m
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Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
Type130mm/227mm/239mm multiple rocket launcher
Date of introduction2014
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
Crew3Med[1]
Displacement timeLess than 5 minMed[1]
Emplacement timeLess than 5 minMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length9 m30 ftMed[1]
Width2.5 m8 ftMed[1]
Height3 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight25 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
ChassisThe Chunmoo system is based on a Doosan DST 8 x 8 cross-country chassis.Med[1]
Engine power400 hpMed[1]
Cruising range800 km497 mi · 432 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed90 km/h56 mph · 49 ktMed[1]
Fording1.2 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorVehicle has an armored cab, which provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.Med[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Armament
Maximum firing range80 km50 mi · 43 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Computerized FCSA fire control center is based on a 4x4 chassis. It is used for enhanced fire accuracy.Med[1]
Weapons and payload options · 3Confidence · Source
Rocket130 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
30 km19 mi · 16 nmi
Quantity
2 x pods w/20 130-mm rockets
Rocket227 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
45 km28 mi · 24 nmi
Quantity
2 x pods w/12 227-mm rockets
Rocket239 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
80 km50 mi · 43 nmi
Quantity
2 x pods w/6 239-mm rockets
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.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
South KoreaNorway
Sources
  1. K-239 Chunmoo South Korean 130mm/227mm/239mm Multiple Rocket Launcher (MRL), 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