The K2 Black Panther is a South Korean main battle tank that began mass production in 2013. It has a crew of three and weighs 55 tons, powered by a 1,500hp engine. The K2 features composite and explosive reactive armor, as well as an active protection system for defense. It is equipped with a hunter-killer function and various sights for target detection, identification, and engagement.

1. K2 BLACK PANTHER - FOURTH GENERATION SOUTH KOREAN MAIN BATTLE TANK

2. INTRODUCTION
• The K2 Black Panther is a fourth generation South Korean main battle tank
that will replace most of the various models of M48 Patton tanks and
complement the K1 series of main battle tanks now fielded by the Republic of
Korea.
• The mass production started in 2013 and the first K2 joined the armed forces in
June 2014.
• A K2 costs over US$8.8 million per unit.

4. DEVELOPMENT
• The K2 MBT design was completed in 2006. Rotem signed a co-operation agreement in March
2011 with the subcontractors of K2 MBT and provided KRW12.8bn ($12m) to solve the financial
difficulties caused by delays in the mass production of the vehicles.
• Rotem signed a contract with the subcontractors in November 2011 to offer emergency operating
funds totalling KRW3bn ($2.65m).
• The mass production of K2 MBTs was further delayed due to technical defects in engines and
transmission.
• In July 2008, Rotem signed a technology cooperation deal with Otokar to provide technology
systems of the K2 MBT for the development of Turkey's Altay Main Battle Tank.
• The first prototype of the Altay MBT is expected to be ready by 2015.

6. DESIGN
• The K2 Black Panther MBT has a crew of three
members including commander, gunner and driver.
• The vehicle is 10.8m long, 3.6m wide and 2.4m in
height.
• The ground clearance of the vehicle is 0.45m and the
combat weight is 55t.

8. SENSORS
• The K2 Black Panther is equipped with auto target detection and tracking system, and hunter
killer function.
• It also features electric gun and turret driving system (28-260VDC) provided by Doosan
Corporation Mottrol.
• The gunner's primary sight (GPS) and commander's panoramic sight (CPS) are stabilised in two
axes, and include a thermal imager and laser rangefinder enabling day / night observation.
• The vehicle is fitted with an air-conditioning system and embedded training and built-in test
system.
• The navigation system consists of a global positioning system and an inertial navigation
system.
• The K2 MBT also has a battlefield management system connected with the C4I system.

10. SELF PROTECTION
• The K2 MBT is fitted with Composite Armour and Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA).
• It also consists of a collective nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection system.
• The ammunition compartment is equipped with a blow-off panel for protecting the crew
against the explosion of ammunition.
• An active protection system is installed on the MBT to provide protection against anti-tank
rockets and missiles. It includes soft and hard kill systems.
• The K2 Panther is also protected by a fire suppression system. The vehicle has two banks of
smoke grenades, each with six launchers.

12. ENGINE
• The K2 Black Panther is powered by a MT 833 diesel engine from Tognum.
• The engine generates 1,500hp and provides a power to weight ratio of 27.3hp/t.
• The fully automatic transmission of the vehicle includes five forward and three reverse gears.
• The vehicle has an in-arm suspension Unit (ISU), which enables the tank to successfully
manoeuvre on soft soil and terrains with obstacles.
• The MBT has an off-road speed of 50km/h and can attain a maximum speed of 70km/h on road.
• It can traverse a maximum range of 450km on road and ford at a depth of 4.1m in water.

14. SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 55 t (54 long tons; 61 short tons)
Length: Overall: 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
Chassis : 7.5 metres (24 ft 7 in)
Width: 3.6 metres (11 ft 10 in)
Height: 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in)
Power/weight: 27.2 hp/tonne
Suspension: In-arm Suspension Unit
Speed: Paved road: 70 km/h

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