KM1500

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KM1500 is a family of heavy off-road capable 8x8 military transport vehicles manufactured by Kia Motors for the South Korean Armed Forces. [1] Versions of this vehicle carry KM-SAM and Hyunmoo-3 missiles. [2] The M1502 tank transporter can carry the K1 88-Tank.

The vehicle weighs 32 t and is 11 m long, 3 m wide and 3.6 m high. It is designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions such as exposure to electromagnetic waves and cryogenic or hot conditions. It has a 60% slope / 20% transverse slip capability and is capable of crossing a river with a depth of 76 cm. An 8X8 front wheel drive, 16 stage AMT, full air braking device and ABS are installed. The vehicle is powered by a modified Powertech commercial diesel engine with a rating of 450 horsepower and 190 kg/m, providing a top speed of 90 km/h and a cruising range of 700 km. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "km1502 tractor│Kia Motors Corporation's military vehicle website". military.kia.com. Retrieved 13 December 2017.
  2. ARG. "Kia KM1500 Special Wheeled Chassis - Military-Today.com". www.military-today.com. Retrieved 13 December 2017.[ dead link ]