K277A1
Overview
K277A1
Top view of K277A1 command post with raised roof and generator.
Source: Mu Yeol Lee @ www.primeportal.net -
© copyright lies with original owner
Origin
South Korea
Type
Command post vehicle
Entered service
Late 1980's
Status
In service
Development
Mid 1980's
Developer
South Korea
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Daewoo
Production
Mid 1980's - 1990's
Producer
South Korea
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Daewoo
Notable users
South Korea
Details
Facts
K277A1
General
Origin
South Korea
Type
Command post vehicle
Crew
6 (driver, 5 operators)
Dimensions
Weight
About 13 t combat load
Length
5.5 m
Width
2.85 m
Height
2.5 m hull top
Main armament
Type
12.7mm M2HB heavy machine gun
Mount
Pintle mount on roof
Ammunition
100 rounds ready to fire, total number unknown
Traverse
Manual traverse and elevation
Stabilizer
No
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 5 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Track width
0.38 m
Ground pressure
0.64 kg/cm²
Suspension
Torsion bar
Automotive
Engine
MAN D2848T V8 diesel
Power output
350 hp at 2.300 rpm
Transmission
X200-5K automatic
4 forward, 1 reverse
Fuel
400 L
Mobility
Speed
70 km/h on road
6 km/h afloat
Range
480 km
Power to weight ratio
26 hp/t
Obstacle crossing
Ground clearance
0.41 m
Wall
0.6 m
Trench
1.7 m
Gradient
60 %
Slope
30 %
Fording
Amphibious
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum
NBC system
Optional
Smoke system
6x smoke grenade launcher
Equipment
Night vision
Yes, for driver
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