K1

Tank South KoreaIn service since 1987

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Key specs

Type: Tank
Origin: South Korea
Manufacturer: Hyundai Precision Industry, Hyundai Mobis, Rotem Co., Ltd., Hyundai Rotem
Designer: Chrysler Defense, General Dynamics Land Systems, Hyundai Precision Industry
Designed: 1978
Entered service: 1987
Produced: 1987–2010
Units produced: 1,027
Status: In service
Crew: 4

Overview

K1 is a tank from South Korea, made by Hyundai Precision Industry, Hyundai Mobis, Rotem Co., Ltd. and Hyundai Rotem. It entered service in 1987; it was produced from 1987 to 2010; 1,027 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 105 mm. It is used or was used by South Korea.

Armament

Main armament: K1, K1E1:
Caliber: 105 mm
Secondary armament: M2 or K6 12.7x99 mm NATO HMG (commander's mount)M60D 7.62×51mm NATO GPMG (loader's mount)M60E2-1 7.62×51mm NATO GPMG (coaxial)

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 51 t
Length: 9.67 m
Width: 3.60 m
Height: 2.25 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: STX Engine/MTU Friedrichshafen MB871Ka-501 8-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel engine
Power: 890 kW
Road speed: 65 km/h
Off-road speed: 40 km/h
Operational range: 500 km
Suspension: Hydropneumatic (wheel 1, 2, 6),torsion bar (wheel 3, 4, 5)
Armour: K1: Special Armor Package (SAP); K1A1: Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP)

Weapons and ammunition on board

M2 Browning M60 .50 BMG 7.62×51mm NATO

Users & conflicts

Operators

South Korea

Sources

Wikipedia (ru): K1, Wikipedia
Wikipedia: K1 tank, Wikipedia

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.

K1

Key specs

Tank

Overview

Specifications

Weapons and ammunition on board

Users & conflicts

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