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The K2 Black Panther has an advanced fire-control system, in-arm suspension, and a radar, laser rangefinder, and crosswind sensor for lock-on targeting. Its thermographic camera tracks targets up to 9.8 km, and its millimeter-band radar acts as a Missile Approach Warning System, enhancing situational awareness, and soft-kill active protection ...
The replacement for the K1 MBT is known as the K2 Black Panther (Korean: 흑표), fitted with a 1,500 hp (1,100 kW) water-cooled Diesel engine, 120 mm/L55 main gun, and coaxial machine guns. The K2 also features radar equipment as well as all-bearing laser detection system and reactive armor comparable to the American M1A2 and French Leclerc ...
On 26 August 2022, an executive contract of $2.4 billion was signed to acquire 212 K9PL manufactured by Hanwha Defense as a Batch I order. Poland took loans equivalent to 70% of the total purchase cost (which includes Polish orders for the K2 Black Panther, K9 Thunder, as well as the FA-50), from the South Korean banks. [180]
K2 Black Panther The K9 Thunder is described as South Korea's most popular export and one of the most popular self-propelled howitzers in the world. This is due to its competitive performance and price range.
Originally named as K1A1 PIP. Developed from 2008 to 2010, and mass-production started in 2012. First upgraded vehicle was rolled out on 20 December 2013. Technology benefit from K2 Black Panther has been applied to this model.
Other offers could include the Leopard 2 or the K2 Black Panther. [223] [224] As reported in April 2024, the K2 underwent testing in Romania between 10 and 16 May. The tank will also be present at the Black Sea Defense & Aerospace 2024 exposition. [225] [226] This will be a first step for a future contract with transfer of technology.
The south korea has K1 88 main battle tank, K1A1 main battle tank, K2 Black Panther main battle tank and K9 Thunder Subcategories This category has only the following subcategory.
K2 Black Panther South Korea: Main battle tank: 260 Hyundai Rotem: Produced from 2013. Initial mass production has been under way since the end of 2013. Batch 1: 100 K2 with MTU MT883 Ka-501 engine and Renk HSWL 295 TM transmission. [9] Batch 2: 106 K2 with HD Hyundai Infracore DV27K engine and Renk HSWL 295 TM transmission. [10] [11]