Some sources point to the 17cm Kanone 18 howitzers from the Second World War, while others point to the 170mm barrel being fused with the 180mm S-23 howitzer. It is reported by Chinese materials that its name in North Korea service is 'Juche Idea Cannon/주체사상포', It is unknown whether this is an official military call sign or just propaganda.īeing constructed in 1978, it is unclear about the specific type of howitzer that is built on. The Koksan or M-1978 is an artillery piece that is built on modified Chinese Type 59 and Soviet T-54/55 chassis.
