K3 tank

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K3
K3 Next-Generation Main Battle Tank (cropped).jpg
TypeMain battle tank
Place of originSouth Korea
Production history
Designer Agency for Defense Development, Hyundai Rotem
Specifications

Main
armament
1 x 130 mm tank gun
Secondary
armament
1 x 30 mm machine gun
Maximum speed80 km/h (50 mph)

The K3 tank is a South Korean main battle tank prototype designed to succeed the existing K2 Black Panther. It is currently being developed by Hyundai Rotem and the Agency for Defense Development. The K3 is intended to be hydrogen powered, but earlier models will use both hydrogen and diesel due to technical challenges with hydrogen. The vehicle will also feature an active protection system, drone jammers, infrared sensors, and an unmanned, autoloaded 130 mm smoothbore turret. It is slated for mass production in 2040. [1] [2]

References

  1. Kenney, Briley (29 November 2025). "South Korea Revealed Its Next-Gen, Hydrogen-Powered Stealth Tank". BRG. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
  2. Chul, Gu Min (15 July 2025). "South Korea's K3 tank project moves ahead". Defense Blog. Retrieved 30 November 2025.