List of Equipment of The Republic of Korea Army - Tanks

Tanks

The ROK Army operates 2,300 tanks as of 2008.

Vehicle Type In service Manufacturer/Produced Notes
K1 Main Battle Tank 1,027 Hyundai Rotem/(1985–1998)
K1A1 Main Battle Tank 484 Hyundai Rotem/(1999–2010)
K2 Black Panther Main Battle Tank At least 3 Hyundai Rotem/(2011~ ) 397 planned to replace the K1A1 which replace K1. K1 replace M48A3/A3K and M48A5/A5K.
M48A3/A3K Main Battle Tank Approximately 380 Chrysler, Ford Motor Company/(1952~59) M48A3K: This variant uses a diesel engine instead of the original gasoline type. Other changes include installation of a T-shaped muzzle brake on the gun, three additional support wheels on the tracks, commander's periscope on the turret and smoke grenade dischargers. The fire control system has also been replaced with a native South Korean version. Slowly being retired.
M48A5/A5K Main Battle Tank Approximately 500 Chrysler, Ford Motor Company/(1952~59) M48A5K: Replacing the main gun with the KM68 105 mm gun. Additional side skirts were provided, and the fire control system was upgraded to the Laser Tank Fire Control System (LTFCS). Will be replaced by K1 & K2
T-80U Main Battle Tank 33 Omsktransmash/(1995~1996?) 33 T-80Us were given by Russia between 1996 and 1997 as a partial payment of debts incurred during the Soviet era.
T-80UK Main Battle Tank 2 Omsktransmash/ Two T-80UKs were given by Russia in 2005 as a partial payment of debts incurred during the Soviet era.

  • A Republic of Korea Forces Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank unloads from Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1627, along with U. S. Soldiers from Okinawa, Japan.

  • promotional picture of the K2 Black Panther tank

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