K806 (KW1 Scorpion) South Korean 6x6 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

K806

Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

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Basic Information

Name

K806 (KW1 Scorpion) South Korean 6x6 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Designation

K806

Alternate Designation

K806

Equipment Type

Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Manufacturer

Hyundai Rotem

Date of Introduction

2018

Description

The K806 is a new South Korean armored personnel carrier. It was developed by Hyundai Rotem to meet requirements of the South Korean army.K806 armored vehicles are designed for mobile strikes and reconnaissance missions in the rear. The engine is located in the front on the left side, while the driver sits beside the engine to the right. The troop compartment is at the rear, accommodating 10 fully equipped soldiers plus 2 crew members. Troops enter and exit the vehicle via a rear automatic ramp in addition to 4 roof hatches.

Ground Specifications

Crew 2

Mobility Type Wheeled (6x6)

Main Weapon 12.7 mm machine gun

Engine Diesel (420 hp)

Active Protection None

NBC Protection Yes

Max Speed 100.0 km/h

Range 800.0 km

Variants

K808 is a larger 8x8 version with was developed alongside the K806 as part of the same project.

System

Alternative Designation K806

Type Armored Personnel Carrier

Manufacturer Hyundai Rotem

Configuration 6x6

Crew 2 ea

Passenger Capacity 9 ea

Dimensions

Length 6.6 m

Width 2.7 m

Height 2.5 m

Weight, Combat 16 tons

Automotive

Engine Name Hyundai

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 420 hp

Range 800 km

Speed, Maximum Road 100 km/h

Speed, Average Cross INA

Speed Maximum Swim 10 km/h

Gradient 60%

Side Slope 30%

Vertical Step 0.5 m

Trench 1.5 m

Fording Depth Amphibious

Main Weapon System

Note The baseline K806 armored personnel carrier is armed with a shielded 12.7 mm machine gun. However depending on customer requirements the K808 can support a remotely-controlled weapon station, or a two-man turret, armed with a 30 mm cannon, or other weapons that pack a heavier punch.

Protection

Hull Armor This vehicle has an all-welded steel armor hull. It provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. It is likely that front arc withstands hits from 12.7 mm armor-piercing rounds. Vehicle has a V-shaped hull for protection against mine blasts. Crew and dismounts are seated on mine protected seats.

Turret Armor all-welded steel armor.

Applique Armor Available

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Active Protection System No

Mine Clearing No

NBC Protection Yes

Smoke Equipment INA

Image Sources

Notes https://raillynews.com/2021/09/hyundai-rotem-in-the-armored-vehicle-tender-of-the-malaysian-army/; https://twitter.com/SA_Defensa/status/1645112249088978945; https://pdf.defence.pk/threads/k808-armored-personnel-carrier.481107/;

Details

Country of Origin South Korea

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

6.6 m

Width

2.7 m

Height

2.5 m

Weight

16000 kg

Operators (1)

South Korea

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