K2 Black Panther
Type: Main Battle Tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: South Korea
Manufacturer: Hyundai Rotem
First Deployed: 2014
Overview
South Korea's indigenous main battle tank, one of the most technologically advanced and expensive tanks ever produced. Designed for the Korean Peninsula's mountainous terrain with exceptional mobility and fire control.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 |
|---|---|
| armor | Composite with ERA modules |
| range | 450 km |
| width | 3.6 m |
| engine | Doosan DV27K diesel (1,500 hp) |
| height | 2.4 m |
| length | 10.8 m (gun forward) |
| weight | 55 tonnes |
| max_speed | 70 km/h |
| secondary | 12.7mm K6, 7.62mm coaxial |
| unit_cost | $8.5 million |
| main_armament | 120mm Rheinmetall L/55 smoothbore |
| active_protection | Hard-kill and soft-kill APS |
Operators
- South Korea
- Poland
- Norway
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