Country of origin |
South Korea |
Entered service |
? |
Configuration |
4x4 |
Cab seating |
1 + 3 men |
Dimensions and weight |
Weight (empty) |
~ 5 t / ~ 6 t |
Payload capacity |
~ 0.7 t / ~ 1 t |
Length |
5 m |
Width |
2.6
m |
Height |
2 m |
Mobility |
Engine |
diesel |
Engine power |
225 hp |
Maximum road speed |
130 km/h |
Range |
600 km |
Maneuverability |
Gradient |
60% |
Side slope |
40% |
Vertical step |
~ 0.3 m |
Trench |
~ 0.5 m |
Fording |
up to 1 m |
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The Light
Tactical Vehicle was developed by Kia Motors to meet a South Korean
MoD requirement. It is also referred as the KM1. Development was
funded by the South Korean MoD. It broadly similar to the US
HMMWV.
Also the Kia Light Tactical Vehicle resembles
IVECO
LMV and
Navistar Saratoga. In 2017 South Korean military was testing
this next-generation vehicle as a possible replacement for its
Kia
KM420 and
KM450
series vehicles. The Kia LTV is being proposed for
export customers. These vehicles have been exported to Philippines.
A baseline
vehicle accommodates driver and three soldiers. It can be fitted
with various roof-mounted weapons, such as machine guns or anti-tank
missile launchers.
A baseline
chassis of the Kia LTV can be developed into various models to suit
mission requirements. This vehicle is available with two wheelbase
versions - standard and long. A stretched version is used to carry
more troops and specialized equipment. The stretch version can carry
up to 8 troops.
Various
versions of the Kia Light Tactical Vehicle have already been
developed, including command vehicle, reconnaissance vehicle,
artillery observation vehicle, maintenance vehicle, communications
equipment vehicle and other. This multi-purpose vehicle can be also
configured to suit other roles.
Both armored
and unarmored versions of this vehicle are available. An armored
version can be recognized by a two-piece windscreen, made of
ballistic glass. Armored Kia LTV provides protection against small
arms fire and artillery shell splinters. Vehicle floor also has some
level of protection against blasts. However it is likely that
protection is limited to grenade blasts.
The Kia LTV
uses a number of commercially available automotive components.
Vehicle is powered by a turbocharged diesel engine, developing 225
hp. It complies with EURO 5 emission requirements. Engine is mated
to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Vehicle has an electronically
controlled four-wheel drive system. Run-flat tyres and self-recovery
winch are optional.
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