KIFV

Infantry fighting vehicle

The KIFV is well armored but lacks firepower to be used as a proper IFV

Entered service	1985
Crew	3 men
Personnel	9 men
*Dimensions and weight*
Weight	12.9 t
Length	5.48 m
Width	2.84 m
Height	2.51 m
*Armament*
Machine guns	1 x 12.7-mm, 1 x 7.62-mm
*Mobility*
Engine	MAN D2848M diesel
Engine power	280 hp
Maximum road speed	74 km/h
Amphibious speed on water	6 m/h
Range	480 km
*Maneuverability*
Gradient	60%
Side slope	30%
Vertical step	0.63 m
Trench	1.7 m
Fording	Amphibious

The KIFV (Korean Infantry Fighting Vehicle) was developed by Daewoo in the middle of 1980s. The base model is also known as the K200. Over 1 000 vehicles were produced and some were exported to Malaysia.

The KIFV is broadly similar to the YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicle developed in the United States, which in turn is based on the M113 APC.

Vehicle is armed with one 12.7-mm machine gun and one 7.62-mm MG. There were also some KIFV variants armed with a turret-mounted cannon. Korean armored vehicle was uparmored comparing with the M113 APC and in terms of classification it is a well-armored APC rather than a true IFV.

The KIFV has a crew of three and carries up to 9 troops, who enter and leave vehicle via the rear power operated ramp.

Vehicle is powered by a MAN non-turbocharged engine, developing 280 hp. Despite increase in weight the KIFV retains is amphibious qualities.

An improved K200A1 was introduced in 1994. It featured additional armor and received a turbocharged engine delivering 350 hp to keep its cross-country performance at the same level.

A number of specialized vehicles were based on the KIFV including 82- and 120-mm mortar carriers, command vehicle, repair and recovery vehicle.