Following an increasing trend of having a powerful armored vehicle of worldwide markets, Daewoo Heavy Industries [DHI] has developed Korean Armored Fighting Vehicle (KAFV) by reinforcing its firing power to the standard KIFV. The KAFV, with its increased firing power and survivability, can be widely operated as an organizational equipment in the mechanized infantry and cavalry units. The KAFV 40/50 was developed indigenously by DHI and it has a 40mm grenade and a 50 caliber machine gun which is currently operated by the Korean Army.
This vehicle can transport a squad troop to the target area and it also has an all-terrain capability to fire during maneuvering and at night time. With a total combat weight of 13.9 tons including turret system, KAFV can be operated at a maximum speed of 70km per hour. Its turret is operated by a gunner and the target is observed by visible sight.
In addition, DHI has developed other kinds of KAFVs mounted 25mm, 30mm and 90mm turret system through technical cooperation with the most advanced turret suppliers such as Mauser of Germany, Lockheed Martin and Cadilac Gage Textron of USA. These KAFV successfully completed their test &evaluation trials in overseas countries as well as in Korea in the year 1995, and currently draws much attention from several countries.
KAFV90, 90MM TURRET VEHICLE
The 90mm turret vehicle was designed to provide more formidable fire against tank for protecting mechanized troop. To operate its mission efficiently in modern warfare, it can be transported by air, C-130.
KAFV40/50, 40MM GRENADE TURRET VEHICLE
The KAFV 40/50 was developed indigenously by Daewoo and it has a 40mm grenade launcher and a caliber 50 machine gun to enhance fire power to the basic vehicle. With a total combat weight of 13.9 tons including turret system, it runs at high speed of min. 70km/h
KAFV30A, 30MM TURRET VEHICLE
The KAFV 30A is equipped with a 30mm machine gun that can fire 200 rounds per minute and a 7.62mm machine gun as secondary armament. With its compact structure, it is operated by one person, and is able to be fired on the move and at night time.
KAFV30M, 30MM TURRET VEHICLE
The KAFV 30M is equipped with a 30mm machine gun that can fire 800 founds per minute and a 7.62mm machine gun as secondary armament. The ballistic power can penetrates 50mm thick RHA steel at 2km distance, The night vision sight for operation can be serviceable as an option.
KAFV25, 25MM TURRET VEHICLE
The KAFV 25 is an all-weather armoured fighting vehicle to provide formidable fire against light tank and enemy's bunker. It is equipped with a stabilization system being able to fire on the move.
K263A1, 20MM AA GUN CARRIER
The 20mm AA Gun Carrier provides effective suppression against not only aircraft at low altitude but also ground targets. Firing 3,000 rounds per minute, it can deliver direct effective fire against ground targets within 2km and air target within 1.2km.