Army field command is also conducted in an 8-wheeled armored vehicle… Korea’s’Ami Tiger’ honor [영상]

Army field command is also conducted in an 8-wheeled armored vehicle… Korea’s’Ami Tiger’ honor [영상]

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The army’s infantry maneuvering is on the rise. According to the Defense Acquisition Program Administration on the 25th, the development of a command post vehicle in the form of an 8-wheeled armored vehicle has recently ended. A total of 600 units are planned to be introduced, resulting in a total project cost of 1.2 trillion won.Seems to come to.

1.2 trillion won… Introduction of a total of 600 units
Breaking away from al infantry, enhancing mobility like the US military
K808 armored vehicle base, with command post inside

At present, the army is moving away from the rescue of an infantry that only walks, and is aiming for the same maneuvering force as the US Army. By name ‘Army TIGER 4.0’ It is a plan, but this command post vehicle is also part of that.

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced on the 25th that it recently completed the development of a'wheel-type command post vehicle' for use by the army. It is a vehicle developed by Hyundai Rotem based on the K808 armored personnel carrier. The picture shows a command post vehicle crossing a river. [사진 현대로템]

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced on the 25th that it recently completed the development of a’wheel-type command post vehicle’ for use by the army. It is a vehicle developed by Hyundai Rotem based on the K808 armored personnel carrier. The picture shows a command post vehicle crossing a river. [사진 현대로템]

If the’wheel-type command post vehicle’ developed this time becomes full force, field commanders can command and control battles inside a moving armored vehicle rather than a tent.

The command post vehicle with a total of 10 people, including 2 drivers, is for infantry combat by Hyundai Rotem. Developed in 2017 based on the K808 armored carStarted. It looks like a US military wheeled striker vehicle.

Considering the mountainous terrain and the battlefield environment of the Korean peninsula with many rivers, AmphibiousIt was designed to be possible. It puts emphasis on maneuverability enough to run at a maximum speed of 100 km/h on a general road and a maximum speed of 50 km/h even on rugged terrain. In addition Automatic tire pressure control deviceWow, even if I’m punctured, Run flat tire(Maximum speed of 48 km/h).

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced on the 25th that it recently completed the development of a'wheel-type command post vehicle' for use by the army. It is a vehicle developed by Hyundai Rotem based on the K808 armored personnel carrier. The picture shows a test of tactical command in a command post vehicle. [사진 방위사업청]

The Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced on the 25th that it recently completed the development of a’wheel-type command post vehicle’ for use by the army. It is a vehicle developed by Hyundai Rotem based on the K808 armored personnel carrier. The picture shows a test of tactical command in a command post vehicle. [사진 방위사업청]

They also have the ability to protect the command post. In addition to an armor plate with excellent bulletproof power, it is equipped with a positive pressure device that prevents external contaminated air from entering during an attack on a chemical room. There is one K6 heavy machine gun as a firearm.

The Army is introducing many of these vehicles with a focus on enhancing maneuverability. Earlier, Hyundai Rotem delivered more than 280 armored vehicles (240 of the K808s) to the military until last year, with K808 and K806 (6-wheel, rear mobile strike and search and reconnaissance) armored vehicles. According to the company, it plans to mass-produce an additional 249 units by 2023 and turn it into electricity.

In addition to this, the Army plans to continuously deploy Kia’s K151 small tactical vehicle (LTV), called the’Korean Humvee’, and a medium tactical vehicle (LMTV) that replaces the existing 2.5t transport truck.

Reporters Kim Sang-jin and Park Yong-han [email protected]


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