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How much does the K2 Black Panther cost?
The K2 costs over US$8.5 million per unit, making it one of the most expensive main battle tanks in service, of any nation….
| K2 Black Panther | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | ₩7.8 billion (production batch 1) US$8.5 million (constant 2009 USD) |
| Produced | 2008–present |
Is K2 a good tank?
The K2 Black Panther is a new type of high tech battle tank and will replace K1 series of vehicles and M48 tanks. 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.
Is Panther an MBT?
The Panther is generally considered the first MBT (or the direct ancestor of the MBT) This is because it was technicaly quite advanced for its time, it’s crew layout, and also it had a balance of firepower, armour (mostly concentrated at the front) and speed.
Was the T-34 an MBT?
The T-34 is a Soviet medium tank introduced in 1940, famously deployed with the Red Army during World War II against Operation Barbarossa.
What kind of gun does the K2 Black Panther have?
Armament of the K2 Black Panther. The main armament of the K2 Black Panther is a 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun with automatic loader. The autoloader ensures the loading of projectiles on the move even when the vehicle moves on uneven surfaces. The 120mm gun can fire about 10 rounds per minute.
How much does the Black Panther armor weigh?
The Black Panther itself weighs 55 tons and is well-protected. The armor is, of course, composite (and secret) and is said to be able to withstand a hit from a 120mm APFSDS round, fired from a gun with 55 caliber barrel length.
What kind of armor does the K2 PIP have?
The latter comprises K2 PIP Non-Explosive Reactive Armor and ERA blocks, in particular to the turret’s front. Tests showed the frontal armour was impervious to the 120 mm APFSDS round fired from a L55 gun.
What kind of armor does the K2 MBT have?
The K2 MBT is fitted with Composite Armour and Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA). It also consists of a collective nuclear, biological and chemical (NBC) protection system. The ammunition compartment is equipped with a blow-off panel for protecting the crew against the explosion of ammunition.