K263A1 South Korean 20mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
K263A1
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
Other
Basic Information
Name
K263A1 South Korean 20mm Amphibious Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Designation
K263A1
Alternate Designation
K263A1
Equipment Type
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
Manufacturer
Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery, South Korea
Date of Introduction
1989
Description
The K263A1 is part of the KIFV family of fighting vehicles. It is based on the hull of the K200A1. The K263A1 is fitted with a turret which was originally developed for use on the American M163 Vulcan self-propelled anti-aircraft gun.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
20 mm M168 Vulcan Autocannon
Engine
V-8 Diesel (350 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
70.0 km/h
Range
480.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
K263A1
Type
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Caliber
20 mm
Manufacturer
Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery, South Korea
Chassis
Korean infantry fighting vehicle (KIFV)
Crew
4 (commander, driver, gunner, assistant)
Dimensions
Length
5.37 m
Width, Overall
2.85 m
Width, Hull
2.55 m
Height, Turret Roof
2.92 m
Ground Clearance
0.41 m
Track Width
0.38 m
Ground Pressure
0.64 kg/sq cm
Standard Weight
11,000 kg
Combat Weight
13,200 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 x Doosan D2848T
Engine Type
V8, 4-stroke diesel
Engine Power
350 hp at 2,300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
26 hp/ton
Fuel Capacity
400 liters
Suspension
Torsion bar
Maximum Speed, Land
70 km/h
Maximum Speed, Amphibious
6 km/h
Range
480 km
Gradient
60 percent
Side Slope
30 percent
Vertical Obstacle
0.63 m
Trench
1.68 m
Main Weapon System
Turret
1 x Vulcan air defense turret system
System
Name
1 x M168 Vulcan
Type
Autocannon
Caliber
20 mm
Manufacturer
Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery, South Korea
Barrel Length
1.50 m
Elevation
85 deg to -5 deg
Traverse
360 deg
Rate of Fire, High
3,000 rd/min
Rate of Fire, Low
1,000 rd/min
Rate of Fire, Bursts
10, 30, 60 or 100 rd
Maximum Range, Anti-Aircraft
1,500 m
Maximum Range, Ground
3,000 m
Ammunition
Type
Rifle
Caliber
20 mm
Cartridge
INA
Basic Load
1,850 Rounds
Fire Control System (FCS)
FCS Name
INA
Computerized FCS
No, Manual, aided by range only radar
APU
APU fitted for powered elevation and traverse
Radar Systems
System
Name
INA
Maximum Range
5,000 m
Minimum Range
250 m
Protection
Hull Armor
The hull is of all-welded aluminum armor on the front and sides. A layer of spaced laminated armor is added for improved protection. The composite armor provides improved protection for less weight. The closed polyurethane foam in the armor provides increased buoyancy for amphibious operations.
Turret Armor
Protection from small arms fire and shell splinters
Applique Armor
Available
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Mine Clearing
No
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
On the front of the hull above the trim vane is a bank of six forward-firing, electrically operated smoke grenade launchers
Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Land > Air Defense > Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.37 m
Width
2.85 m
Height
—
Weight
13200 kg
Operators (2)
South Korea
Malaysia
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