Latest K2 MBT
The latest K2 MBT has many
advanced features, including a
reduction in the number of crew
to three due to the installation of a
bustle-mounted automatic loader
for its 120mm/55 calibre smoothbore
gun, an advanced computerised
fire control system coupled to day/
thermal sights for the commander
and gunner, a 1,500hp diesel pow-
erpack and an advanced modular
armour system.
The K2 has a high
power-to-weight ratio of more than
27hp/tonne and its in-arm hydro
pneumatic suspension system gives
improved cross-country mobility
and improved ride for its crew.
Following a competition, Hyundai
Rotem was also awarded a contract
for a new family of 8×8 and 6×6
armoured personnel carriers (APCs)
and variants for the ROK Army,
which currently operates mainly
tracked APCs and infantry fighting
vehicles.
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