KH178 was South Korea's domestically developed 105 mm towed howitzer program.
KH178 was developed as South Korea built an indigenous defense-industrial base for artillery rather than relying only on U.S.-supplied M101 howitzers. The program drew on imported reference weapons and domestic engineering to create a more modern 105 mm gun. It helped South Korea develop the skills and production capacity later visible in larger artillery programs.
The gun is a 105 mm 38-caliber towed howitzer with improved range over older M101-class weapons.
KH178 is a lightweight towed artillery piece designed for high mobility and compatibility with 105 mm ammunition stocks. Public sources describe a maximum range around 14.7 km with standard high-explosive ammunition and about 18 km with rocket-assisted projectiles. It remains a light artillery system, emphasizing mobility and cost over the destructive reach of 155 mm guns.
KH178 supports light forces, training, export users, and missions where 105 mm artillery is sufficient.
Operationally, KH178 is useful where units need a gun that can be towed and supplied more easily than 155 mm systems. It is suited to infantry support, reserve artillery, and smaller armies with existing 105 mm logistics. Its limitations are range and shell weight compared with modern 155 mm artillery.
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