South Korea Next Gen Tank, XK2.

American_Raider · 03-06-2007, 20:54 PM

Here comes SK2:

South Korea's next-generation tanks, code named "XK2" and nicknamed "Black Panther, are seen during an unveiling ceremony in Changwon, southeast of Seoul, Friday, March 2, 2007. The new model features an auto loaded 120 mm cannon, can reach speeds of up to 70 kilometers per hour, and can cross rivers as deep as 4.1 meters using a snorkel, according to its developer, the Agency for Defense Development.

This beast might be the best Tank in the world...

gunnut · 03-06-2007, 21:49 PM

Interesting how the gunner's sight is directly above the gun on the glasis (?). Or is it? I also see 2 other sight-like devices on top of the turret.

Extra smoke grenades on top of the turret, in addition to the side mounted ones.

texasjohn · 03-07-2007, 14:50 PM

Comparable to the French LeClerc from what I read.

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-07-2007, 15:04 PM

Found this interesting piece

XK2, Potential Export to Turkey at ROK Drop

dave lukins · 03-07-2007, 15:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunnut

Interesting how the gunner's sight is directly above the gun on the glasis (?). Or is it? I also see 2 other sight-like devices on top of the turret.

Extra smoke grenades on top of the turret, in addition to the side mounted ones.

Is the Main Armament Smooth Bore? Looks quite good!

gunnut · 03-07-2007, 15:39 PM

From the shape of the barrel, it looks like the same type as the Rheinmetal 120mm used by the Abrams. But I'm not sure because the description says it's autoloaded.

So it is the Rheinmetal 120mm smoothbore...

K2 Black Panther - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Some novel features on this beast. Especially the hard-kill anti missile system and the 400hp auxilery engine.

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-07-2007, 15:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave lukins

Is the Main Armament Smooth Bore? Looks quite good!

smoothbore ......bah humbug

zraver · 03-07-2007, 15:59 PM

The lack of a loader causes crew fatigure, amunition storage and transfer under fire, and relaibility issues. The autloader ammuntion supply is also pathetic at just 16=1 with 23 in hull storage. 55 tons also seems to indicate that armored protection will be at Leclerc not Abrams/Chally/Leo levels. It is also USD 5million per tank.

However even with those negatives it is obviously a world class MBT with an active protection system beign reported (I am guessing the box atop the gun mantle is the all way laser detector and RWR) and an active/adaptive suspencion. mm band ainti-air rader for main gun engagement of helos, and mixed composite and ERA armor.

The main gunthe new L/55 German standard. This means it will pack as much punch as the newer 120mm's. The US gets around this via the use of DU rounds, the RoK does not have the M829A3 so went with the higher caliber.

It also has computerized IVIS and battle management systems

Asia definately has a new leade rin tank prodcution and it thourghly outclasses the ZTZ-99 and has an edge on the Type 90

awangmamat · 03-08-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by zraver

It is also USD 5million per tank.

I saw a newspaper report that had the price at USD8.8mil. Sorry no link though.

zraver · 03-08-2007, 19:54 PM

only three have been made to date so it could be anywhere from 4.9 to 9 million USD.

T_igger_cs_30 · 03-08-2007, 19:57 PM

Would like to find some more pictures, angles etc those optics on the turret top seem very high profile to me

dave lukins · 03-09-2007, 10:08 AM

is that yet another optic right of the off set driver? never seen so much "glass"

zraver · 03-09-2007, 23:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dave lukins

is that yet another optic right of the off set driver? never seen so much "glass"

probalby a drivers FLIR or passive IR driving system.

dave lukins · 03-10-2007, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zraver

probalby a drivers FLIR or passive IR driving system.

Thanks zraver..I see an optic on the drivers hatch prob just for daytime closed position..lot of glass on the turret one hit by an RPG could cause havoc

Stan187 · 03-10-2007, 14:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zraver

Asia definately has a new leade rin tank prodcution and it thourghly outclasses the ZTZ-99 and has an edge on the Type 90

Zraver perhaps you could break down how it compares to the Type 90 and outclasses it? Thanks.

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T_igger_cs_30 *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: Canada Posts: 3,008 Country:	Found this interesting piece XK2, Potential Export to Turkey at ROK Drop __________________ $<img src=http://C:\Documents and Settings\Wayne Smith\My Documents\002...My Pictures border=0 alt= />$ FEAR NAUGHT Should raw analytical data ever be passed to policy makers?

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gunnut *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 01-27-06 Location: DPRK, Democratik People's Republik of Kalifornia Posts: 13,831 Country:	From the shape of the barrel, it looks like the same type as the Rheinmetal 120mm used by the Abrams. But I'm not sure because the description says it's autoloaded. So it is the Rheinmetal 120mm smoothbore... K2 Black Panther - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Some novel features on this beast. Especially the hard-kill anti missile system and the 400hp auxilery engine. Last edited by gunnut; 03-07-2007 at 16:02 PM..

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texasjohn *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 07-28-06 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 1,121 Country:	Comparable to the French LeClerc from what I read.

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zraver Contrary by nature. *Military Professional* Join Date: 10-22-06 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,772 Country:	The lack of a loader causes crew fatigure, amunition storage and transfer under fire, and relaibility issues. The autloader ammuntion supply is also pathetic at just 16=1 with 23 in hull storage. 55 tons also seems to indicate that armored protection will be at Leclerc not Abrams/Chally/Leo levels. It is also USD 5million per tank. However even with those negatives it is obviously a world class MBT with an active protection system beign reported (I am guessing the box atop the gun mantle is the all way laser detector and RWR) and an active/adaptive suspencion. mm band ainti-air rader for main gun engagement of helos, and mixed composite and ERA armor. The main gunthe new L/55 German standard. This means it will pack as much punch as the newer 120mm's. The US gets around this via the use of DU rounds, the RoK does not have the M829A3 so went with the higher caliber. It also has computerized IVIS and battle management systems Asia definately has a new leade rin tank prodcution and it thourghly outclasses the ZTZ-99 and has an edge on the Type 90

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zraver Contrary by nature. *Military Professional* Join Date: 10-22-06 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,772 Country:	only three have been made to date so it could be anywhere from 4.9 to 9 million USD.

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T_igger_cs_30 *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: Canada Posts: 3,008 Country:	Would like to find some more pictures, angles etc those optics on the turret top seem very high profile to me

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dave lukins *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: cheshire uk Posts: 7,323 Country:	is that yet another optic right of the off set driver? never seen so much "glass"

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