Hyundai Rotem Delivered Next Batch of K2 Main Battle Tanks to Poland
Defense News ,Poland :- The Polish army got 15 new big tanks from Hyundai Rotem, a company from South Korea. They got this news from the Armament Agency on March 20.
The Armament Agency said that all 15 tanks arrived in Poland between March 17 and March 19. This comes after they got 3 tanks on March 11. So far, Hyundai Rotem has given Poland a total of 18 tanks this month.
Right now, the Polish army has 46 K2 tanks. They got 10 tanks in 2022. Hyundai Rotem signed a big contract worth $3.37 billion with Poland's army in August 2022. This deal was to provide 180 K2 tanks.
According to the deal, 38 more tanks will come in 2024. Then, by the end of 2025, the rest of the tanks, which is 96, will be given to the Polish army.
About K2 Main Battle
The K2 Black Panther, originating from South Korea, stands as a pinnacle in main battle tank technology, boasting cutting-edge specifications:
- Manufacturer: Hyundai Rotem [Image of Hyundai Rotem company logo]
- Crew: 3 (consisting of a commander, gunner, and driver)
- Weight: 55 tonnes (combat weight)
- Length: 10.8 meters (hull: 7.5 meters)
- Width: 3.6 meters
- Height: 2.4 meters
- Armament: Main gun: 120 mm smoothbore cannon (L55) , Secondary armament: 1x 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun, 1x 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
- Engine: MTU Friedrichshafen 883 Ka-500 diesel engine (providing 1,500 horsepower)
- Transmission: Renk automatic transmission (incorporating 5 forward gears and 3 reverse gears)
- Maximum speed: 70 km/h (on road)
- Operational range: 450 km
- Fire control system: Comprising gunner's primary sight, commander's panoramic sight, ballistic computer, electric gun and turret drive system, dynamic muzzle reference system
The K2 Black Panther integrates composite armor technology, offering formidable protection against diverse threats, including anti-tank missiles and tank shells. Additionally, the tank boasts advanced functionalities, such as an active protection system capable of intercepting incoming rockets and missiles. Moreover, its digital fire control system significantly enhances target acquisition and engagement precision for the gunner.
