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K2 tank fording a shallow river K2 tank with snorkel. The K2 Black Panther is a unique tank equipped with advanced snorkel capabilities, enabling it to navigate challenging battlefields with numerous rivers. It is fully protected from biochemical attacks by a sealed and air circulation system.
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 ...
M1A1 FEP Abrams main battle tank (116 ordered in 2022, deliveries started in 2023 and ended in 2024. Planned to modernize to M1A2 SEPv3 standard at later date) M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tank (250 ordered in April 2022, to be delivered 2025-2026) K2 Black Panther 180 were ordered in 2022 to fill the gap left by the gift of T-72 and PT-91 to ...
The Republic of Korea currently employs the K2 Black Panther, introduced in 2014, as its main battle tank: that vehicle utilizes a 12-cylinder MTU MB 883 Ka501 four-stroke diesel engine, which ...
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.
M1 Abrams: 144/394 United States: In service since 2023. 28 M1A2 SEPv2 tanks leased for training in 2020. 116 M1A1 FEPs to be delivered in 2023 and to be upgraded to SEPv3 standard at a later date. [56] 250 M1A2 SEPv3s to be delivered between 2025 and 2026. [56] K2 Black Panther: 46/1000 Republic of Korea Poland
Other offers could include the Leopard 2 or the K2 Black Panther. [224] [225] 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. [226] [227] This will be a first step for a future contract with transfer of technology.
The engine weighs approximately 2,500 lb (1,100 kg) and occupies a volume of 40 cu ft (1.1 m 3), measuring 63 in × 40 in × 28 in (1,600 mm × 1,020 mm × 710 mm). [4] The engine can use a variety of fuels, including jet fuel, gasoline, diesel and marine diesel. [2] The engine is a three-shaft machine composed of five sub-modules: [4]