The K1, sometimes called the 88 Tank, is a South Korean main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense, later General Dynamics Land Systems, together with Hyundai Precision Industry, later Hyundai Rotem, as a derivative of the Chrysler-built M1 Abrams tailored to unique requirements of the Republic of Korea Army. The original K1 entered service in 1987, with the improved K1A1 variant following in 2001 and the further-upgraded K1A2 in 2013. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Classification
Service Status Weapon Class Introduced Year Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category) In the Other Atlases
Sources
1. Wikipedia: K1 tank
Infobox, type
Main battle tank
Infobox, service
K1: 1987
Caliber attribute (k1-88-tank)
The K1A1 is an upgraded variant based on the GDLS technical data package with a 120 mm 44 caliber smoothbore gun, and is outfitted with more modern electronics, ballistic computers, fire control systems, and armor.
View the Source2. Wikipedia: K1 88-Tank
service-statusQuote, service-status
service = Tree list K1: 1987-present K1E1: 2014-present K1A1: 2001-2024 K1A2: 2013-present Tree list/end
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