To fire the 120mm main gun, the K2 depends on an advanced fire-control system. While The Korea Times states that Hyundais offering is in competition with Russias T-90S, Britains Challenger 2, and Americas M1 Abrams, only the Abrams seems like real competition to the K2 Black Panther. Forth, it is also very likely that simply due to current Polish stance towards Ukraine and the way Poland handles NATO commitments other countries would opt for the same tank/SPG that is being used by Poliash Armed Forces obvious candidates are: Czechs, Slovaks, Romanians, Bulgarians, jointly Baltic states and of course Ukraine. Using an Extremely High-Frequency radar system, a Raman laser rangefinder, and a crosswind sensor, the K2 is capable of lock-on targeting. South Korea, on the other hand, was operating K1 and KA1 models, capable tanks designed in the 1980s. He lives in Oregon and regularly listens to Dokken. Top Russian defense officials have previously argued that the prior generation of Russian MBTs, including the T-72, T-80, andT-90, still fares well enough against its western counterparts that there is no pressing military need to rush the T-14 out of the gate. They set about designing an improved model. fire is 15 rounds per minute. With its acquisition of some 360 M1s, Poland will operate the worlds best main battle tank. Vehicles They are maintenance hogs, that get 1/2 a mile per gallon when they are working. This gun is a German Rheinmetall gun, that is license-produced in South Korea. South Korealives with precariousgeography. SO, why not simply buy more M1s? As Poland began shipping its old T-72 tanks to Poland, it went back to the U.S. for an. Manufactured by Hyundai Rotem, the K2 is no Elantra. the K2 is superior to the M1A2 Abrams. visible vehicle-size targets without needing any input from a human Since February, Warsaw has provided Ukraine with domestically produced self-propelled howitzers, multiple rocket launchers, and some 200 T-72 tanks. Second, Poland needs a lighter tank than M1 due to many reasons but one of then is quite simple rivers. At one time, Poland offered to send Ukraine its surplus MiG-29 fighters. The K2 is completed with an automatic loader, which is similar to that used on the French Leclerc main battle tank. Dont think the Poles would buy the South Korean tank if they didnt think it would be effective in battle. The Republic of Korea sits on the edge of a peninsula, with its back to the sea and cornered by a dangerous rival. ago 366 Abrams (250 new, and 116 used) 180 K2 820 K2PL, custom version of K2 to be produced in Poland. K2 main battle tank. Are tanks still useful? Your email address will not be published. The new variant will be equipped with upgraded computers, sensors, radios, and power management systems. Every boogie It will have an Auxiliary Power Unit that allows the Abrams to keep its sophisticated sensor systems running while the engine is off. Not even 3 months have passed since conclusion of a contract for the supply of South Korean K2 Black Panther tanks and 155 mm self-propelled guns K9 Thunder, as our neighbors have already received the first tank company and battery of self-propelled guns. The SEPV4 would include advanced sensors that would improve target engagement in all weather conditions, as well as a new communications system, and new munitions to defeat advanced enemy armor at a longer range. reduce the engine noise. That emphasis has resulted in the production ofone of the most advanced, mostexpensivebattle tanks everbuilt, the K2 Black Panther. It could be deadly if it ever sees combat. minefields. The Black