Syark Defence Forces (SDF) -1/35 Academy R.O.K Army Main Battle Tank K1A1












Syark Defence Forces (SDF) -1/35 Academy R.O.K Army Main Battle Tank K1A1

Modeler : Yaminz

K1a1 another model that I collected from yaminz. First Asian Tank that I collected just now but it still with my wish list. The Western Collation MBT. K1A1 is the South Korean Army MBT that has been used to support their army and their marine in ground battle. The K1 is a South Korean third-generation main battle tank in use with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, developed by Hyundai Precision (later Hyundai Rotem). The vehicle's early design work was based on General Dynamics' M1 Abrams, with some noticeable differences including a combined system of hydropneumatic suspension and torsion bars, and a river-crossing fording kit, to meet the required operational capability that was specific to combat operations in the mountainous and swampy terrain of the Korean Peninsula.The K1A1 entered service in 1999, upgraded with a 120mm smoothbore gun, and outfitted with more modern electronics, ballistic computers, and fire control systems developed by Samsung Electronics. Hyundai Rotem produced 1,511 K1 and K1A1 tanks between 1985 and 2010.

TypeMain battle tank
Place of origin Republic of Korea
Service history
In serviceK1: 1987–present
K1A1: 2001-present
Used bySee operators
Production history
DesignerHyundai Rotem
ManufacturerHyundai Rotem
Unit costK1: 2,500,000,000
K1A1: 4,400,000,000 (approx 4,066,000 USD)
ProducedK1: 1985-1998
K1A1: 1999-2010
Number builtK1: 1,027
K1A1: 484
Specifications
WeightK1: 51.1 metric tons (56.3 short tons)
K1A1: 54.5 metric tons (60.1 short tons)
LengthK1: 9.67 m
K1A1: 9.71 m
Width3.60 m
Height2.25 m
Crew4 (commander, gunner, loader and driver)

ArmorClassified type of composite and chobham armour
Main
armament
K1: KM68A1 105 mm (47 rounds)
K1A1: KM256 120 mm (32 rounds)
Secondary
armament
12.7 mm K6 HMG on right pintle mount for commander
7.62 mm M60D on left pintle mount for loader
7.62 mm M60E2-1 on coaxial mount
Engine10-cyl. water-cooled diesel MTU 871 Ka-501
1200 hp (890 kW) at 2600 rpm
Power/weightK1: 23.4 hp/ton
K1A1: 22.0 hp/ton
TransmissionZF LSG 3000 (Four forward, two reverse)
SuspensionHydropneumatic at front, torsion bar at rear of the chassis
Operational
range
500 km
Speed65 km/h (road)
40 km/h (cross country)
Resources : Wikipedia

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