![]() The Black Panther represents a huge leap in performance over Poland’s donated T-72Ms. The K2 uses a diesel engine, which trades acceleration for greater fuel efficiency compared to the Abram’s gas-turbine engine. Lower weight is desirable to cope with the infamously muddy East European Spring and Fall prone to bogging down tanks on dirt roads. For more information click here or contact us: EMEA: +44 20 7936 6783 Americas: +1 4 Asia Pacific: +61 2 9947 9709 or via email.The K2 is a newer, lighter design than the Abrams at about 61 tons with a smaller crew of three, made possible due to its high-speed autoloader (max 10 rounds per minute). ![]() This project forms part of our recent analysis and forecasts of the global armoured and counter-IED vehicles market available from our business information platform Strategic Defence Intelligence. The Global Armoured and Counter-IED Vehicles Market 2011-2021 The vehicle is also equipped with a dynamic track tension system (DTTS) as well as roll, pitch and bounce control system. It can traverse a maximum range of 450km on road and ford at a depth of 4.1m in water. The MBT has an off-road speed of 50km/h and can attain a maximum speed of 70km/h on road. The vehicle has an in-arm suspension Unit (ISU), which enables the tank to successfully manoeuvre on soft soil and terrains with obstacles. The fully automatic transmission of the vehicle includes five forward and three reverse gears. The engine generates 1,500hp and provides a power to weight ratio of 27.3hp/t. The K2 Black Panther is powered by a MT 833 diesel engine from Tognum. It is also provided with identification friend or foe (IFF) system. The vehicle has two banks of smoke grenades, each with six launchers. The K2 Panther is also protected by a fire suppression system. “An active protection system is installed on the MBT to provide protection against anti-tank rockets and missiles.”Īn active protection system is installed on the MBT to provide protection against anti-tank rockets and missiles. The ammunition compartment is equipped with a blow-off panel for protecting the crew against the explosion of ammunition. It also consists of a collective nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection system. The K2 MBT is fitted with Composite Armour and Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). The K2 MBT also has a battlefield management system connected with the C4I system. The navigation system consists of a global positioning system and an inertial navigation system. The vehicle is fitted with an air-conditioning system and embedded training and built-in test system. The gunner’s primary sight (GPS) and commander’s panoramic sight (CPS) are stabilised in two axes, and include a thermal imager and laser rangefinder enabling day / night observation. It also features electric gun and turret driving system (28-260VDC) provided by Doosan Corporation Mottrol. The K2 Black Panther is equipped with auto target detection and tracking system, and hunter killer function. Sensors and other systems of K2 Black Panther The secondary armament of the tank includes a 12.7mm heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm machine gun. The 120mm gun can fire about 10 rounds per minute. The autoloader ensures the loading of projectiles on the move even when the vehicle moves on uneven surfaces. The main armament of the K2 Black Panther is a 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun with automatic loader. The ground clearance of the vehicle is 0.45m and the combat weight is 55t. The vehicle is 10.8m long, 3.6m wide and 2.4m in height. The K2 Black Panther MBT has a crew of three members including commander, gunner and driver. “The K2 Black Panther MBT has a crew of three members including commander, gunner and driver.” Rotem will provide the main equipment for Altay upon completion of the K2 MBT’s development. The first prototype of the Altay MBT is expected to be ready by 2015. In July 2008, Rotem signed a technology cooperation deal with Otokar to provide technology systems of the K2 MBT for the development of Turkey’s Altay Main Battle Tank. The mass production of K2 MBTs was further delayed due to technical defects in engines and transmission. Rotem signed a contract with the subcontractors in November 2011 to offer emergency operating funds totalling KRW3bn ($2.65m). Rotem signed a co-operation agreement in March 2011 with the subcontractors of K2 MBT and provided KRW12.8bn ($12m) to solve the financial difficulties caused by delays in the mass production of the vehicles. The new MBT features enhanced mobility and fire power compared to the K1 vehicles, and is regarded as one of the best main battle tanks in the world. The K2 Black Panther is a new type of high tech battle tank and will replace K1 series of vehicles and M48 tanks.
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