Doosan Infracore Black Fox

   The Black Fox armored personnel carrier was developed by Doosan Infracore as a private venture for domestic and export markets. The first prototypes were completed in 2003 and it was introduced in 2005. Doosan is competing with the Rotem KW1 Scorpion and Samsung Techwin MPV to meet the potential requirements of the South Korean army, for a family of wheeled 6x6 and 8x8 armored vehicles. South Korean army plans to replace it's tracked armored vehicles in the rapid deployment and internal security roles. As far as it is known, to date there were no production orders on this armored vehicle.

   The Black Fox APC has a crew of three and carry 9 troops. Number of troops carried depends on the role. Occupants enter and leave the vehicle via the rear ramp or roof hatches. There are some firing ports provided for the troops.

   Armor of this vehicle provides protection from small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. This APC can be fitted with add-on armor for a higher level of protection.

   The Black Fox is fitted with remotely controlled weapon station, armed with 12.7-mm machine gun or 40-mm automatic grenade launcher. Also it can be fitted with other weapon stations.

   The Black Fox APC has a conventional layout. Vehicle is powered by a diesel engine, developing 380 hp. Vehicle has steering on the front four wheels. Baseline vehicle is not amphibious. The Black Fox is air transportable by the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft.

   The Doosan Black Fox is also available with 8x8 configuration.