The most expensive tank in the world named K2 Black Panther is owned by
South Korea.
Based on The Eurasian Times page, this gahar tank has a price of up to USD
8.5 million per unit. In fact, the K2 Black Panther was recorded by the
Guinness World Records as the most expensive tank in the world.
This tank was developed by a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor, Hyundai Rotem. The
K2 Black Panther was deliberately launched for the South Korean Army.
The K2 tank replaces the previous series (K1) and the M48 tank. Equivalent
to its fantastic price, the K2 Black Panther is fairly superior on the
battlefield.
The advanced technology of this tank is hydraulic suspension. Also read:
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With this technology, K2 Black Panther will be able to tilt in various
directions.
Meanwhile, this tank also uses a 12-millimeter smoothbore cannon and a
diesel engine equivalent to 1,500 horsepower. Not only skilled on land, the
K2 tank is also designed to operate in water to a depth of 4.1 meters.
Another sophistication of the K2 Black Panther tank is the presence of an
automatic target detection and tracking system, as well as a hunter killer
function.
The Eurasian Times also said that South Korea continues to develop its
weapons considering that North Korea has also done the same thing. The K2
Black Panther development project started around 1995.
The design of this tank incorporates many of the specifications of the NATO
tank. In order to carry out this development, Koreans travel the world to
gather inspiration, ideas and knowledge related to technology.
K2 Black Panther is manned by 3 people, consisting of commander, gunner and
driver. This tank is 10.8 meters long, 3.6 meters wide and 2.4 meters high.
For its weight, the Army Technology website says the K2 Black Panther weighs
up to 55 tons.
