K600 South Korean Minefield Breaching Vehicle
K600
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
K600 South Korean Minefield Breaching Vehicle
Designation
K600
Alternate Designation
K600; Korean Combat Engineer Vehicle (KCEV)
Equipment Type
Mine Clearing Vehicle
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The K600 South Korean Minefield Breaching Vehicle is a new South Korean minefield breaching vehicle.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Engine
Diesel (1200 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
60.0 km/h
Range
400.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
K600; Korean Combat Engineer Vehicle (KCEV)
Type
Minefield Breaching Vehicle
Manufacturer
INA
Configuration
Track
Crew
2 ea
Plough
This engineer vehicle is fitted with a wide mine plough. The plough was supplied by Pearson Engineering of United Kingdom. The K600 can plough through minefields up to a maximum depth of 0.3 m. Also it can disable mines with advanced fuses by emitting magnetic field. The K600 can rapidly create safe lanes in the minefields for the troops and other vehicles to pass. This allows assault units to move forward before enemy forces can establish defenses.
Safe Path Marking System
There is a safe path marking system which dispenses rods as the machine moves forward. This shows following troops and vehicles a cleared path through minefield.
Crane Lifting Capacity
30 tons
Excavator Arm
An excavator arm with bucket can be used to breach anti-tank ditches, dig pits, clear obstacles and lift various objects.
Note
This engineer vehicle can be controlled remotely from a range of up to 5 km to ensure safer operation for the crew.
Dimensions
Length
10.0 m
Width
3.6 m
Width with Dozer Blade
5.0 m
Height
2.6 m
Weight, Combat
62 tons
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Power
1,200 hp
Maximum Range
400 km
Maximum Speed
60/ km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
60%
Side Slope
30%
Vertical Step
1.0 m
Trench
2.75 m
Fording
2.2 m
Main Weapon System
Note
This machine is fitted with a roof-mounted 12.7 mm heavy machine gun.
Protection
Armor
Protection of this vehicle is similar to that of main battle tanks. The K600 is heavily armored and can withstand mine damage.
Applique Armor
Available
NBC Protection
Yes
Note
This engineer vehicle can be controlled remotely from a range of up to 5 km to ensure safer operation for the crew.
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Details
Country of Origin
South Korea
Category
Mobility
Land > Combat Support Vehicles > Mobility
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
3.6 m
Height
2.6 m
Weight
62000 kg
Operators (2)
South Korea
Ukraine
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