K30 Biho

Overview

K30 Biho

South Korean K30 Biho in the field. Note the IR missiles in the pods on either side of the turret.

Source: Kim Sang Yeon - © Copyright lies with original owner

Origin

South Korea

Type

Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun

Entered service

1999

Status

In service

Development

1983 - 1991

Developer

South Korea - Agency for Defense Development

Production

1996 - early 2000's
Low rate production
2002 - 2016
Series production

Producer

South Korea - Hanwha Defense Systems

Number produced

176 vehicles planned

Unit cost

$ 12.1 million, including development costs

Designation

Biho
Nickname, Korean for "flying tiger"

Notable users

South Korea

Details

Facts K30 Biho

General

Origin

South Korea

Type

Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun

Crew

Dimensions

Weight

25 t

Length

6.77 m

Width

3.3 m

Height

4.07 m with radar raised

3.28 m with radar lowered

Main armament

Type

2x 30mm Oerlikon KCB autocannon

Mount

One autocannon on either side of turret

Rate of fire

600 rpm per gun, 1.200 rpm combined

Effective range

3 km

Secondary armament

Type

2x2 Shingung infrared guided surface to air missile

Mount

External twin mount on either side of turret rear

Ammunition

4 missiles ready to fire

Sensors

Search radar

TPS-830K X-band radar, 21 km range

Fire control radar

Pulse Doppler radar, 7 km range

IFF

Yes

Electro-optical

FLIR and TV

Laser range finder

Yes

Automotive

Chassis

Tracked chassis, 6 roadsheels

Drive sprocket front and idler rear

Suspension

Torsion bar

Engine

MAN-Doosan D2840L diesel

Power output

520 hp

Transmission

S&T HMPT500-3EK/4EK

Mobility

Max speed

65 km/h on roads

40 km/h off road

Range

500 - 600 km

Gradient

60 %

Protection

Armor type

Aluminum

Smoke

2x5 smoke grenade launcher

Media

K30 Biho

South Korean K30 Biho in the field. Note the IR missiles in the pods on either side of the turret.

Source: Hanwha Defense Systems

K30 Biho

Two South Korean K30 Biho at the firing range in 2011.

Source: South Korea ministry of defense

K30 Biho

Two South Korean K30 Biho in the field in 2014.

Source: South Korea ministry of defense

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Six South Korean K30 Biho at the firing range in 2014.

Source: South Korea ministry of defense

K30 Biho

Two South Korean K30 Biho at the firing range in 2016.

Source: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher Dennis

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Subcomponents

30mm Hispano-Suiza HS.831

The K30 Biho is armed with two 30mm Oerlikon KCB autocannon.

Read more about 30mm Hispano-Suiza HS.831

Chiron

The K30 Biho self-propelled anti-aircraft gun has been refitted with 2x2 Shingung (Chiron) surface to air missiles alongside its 30mm cannon armament.