The VIDAR is an export variant of the South Korean K9 Thunder self-propelled gun, developed during the mid 2010s as a replacement for outdated equipment used by the Norwegian Army at the time. Soon, the powerful VIDAR will join the ranks of the Swedish ground forces tree as a new premium ground vehicle arriving as part of the next major update! Briefly: A Norwegian export version of the South Korean K9 SPG, featuring a powerful 155 mm gun coupled with excellent mobility.

Pre-order K9 Vidar Pack

You can purchase this pack by clicking the Shop button whilst in the hangar, and then clicking Online Store. Price: 49.99

• K9 VIDAR (Rank 5, Sweden);
• 2000 Golden Eagles;
• 15 days of Premium account;
• Pre-order bonus: unique title God of Vengeance;
• Pre-order bonus: unique decal Fenrir.
  

VIDAR, SPG, Sweden, Rank V, premium.

Features:

• High caliber cannon.
• Laser rangefinder.
• Thermal imager.
• Lightweight protection.
• Premium bonuses.

Coming to War Thunder in the next major update, the VIDAR will reinforce the Swedish ground forces tree as a new self-propelled gun at rank V. Thanks to its massive gun, excellent mobility and premium bonuses, youll be able to take full advantage of the highly capable K9, to not only advance through the ranks of the Swedish ground tree quicker, but also have a literal blast while doing so. Sounds explosive enough? Lets dive into the details!
Similar to other nations high-caliber SPGs found at this rank, the VIDAR is equipped with a powerful 155 mm L/52 howitzer, possessing good overall ballistic properties making the gun relatively simple to use in direct fire mode. Despite its high caliber however, youll be able to fire off a round every 10 seconds thanks to the assisted loading mechanism. The VIDARs fire control system boasts valuable options such as a laser rangefinder and thermal imager, helping you to seek and destroy enemies at distances in any conditions.

By default, the VIDAR has access to the standard 155 mm M107 HE round that many tankers are sure to be familiar with. However, youll also be able to opt for the slightly heavier OE F3 HE round, which is not only packed with slightly more explosive mass, but also sports a higher muzzle velocity. With the VIDAR enjoying premium status, both rounds are available to tankers immediately after obtaining the vehicle. Aside from a powerful main gun, the K9 also features a .50 caliber roof-mounted machine gun that will certainly come in handy for combating enemy aircraft and can also be used for analogue rangefinding. [quote]Did you know? The name VIDAR is simultaneously an acronym standing for Versatile Indirect Artillery but also draws inspiration from the ancient Norse god of silence and vengeance.[/quote]
Naturally, with the VIDAR being a support vehicle by design, engineers designed the vehicle with only limited protection. Thanks to its 1,000 HP diesel engine, the K9 can reach very respectable speeds of up to 67 km/h under ideal conditions. Furthermore, with such responsive mobility, the VIDAR can quickly shift positions along the frontline each time it fires off a salvo and can thus remain an elusive target to the enemy! The VIDAR will soon join the Swedish ground forces tree at rank V as a new premium vehicle and will become available upon the release of the next major update. Thats this dev blog wrapped up be sure to stay tuned to the news as we continue to reveal what other exciting new features and additions await you in the upcoming update. Until then, happy hunting tankers!