K2 Black Panther

K2 Black Panther
Details
Tier / Class:	10 MBT
Nation:	South Korea
Dealer:	Francine De Laroche
Reputation:	2,163,000
Cost:	22,950,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Damage:	590
Penetration:	850 mm
DPM:	4,750
Reload time:	7.5 s
Hit Points:	3,000
Hull F/S/R:	560 / 210 / 48
Hull composition:	Composite
Turret F/S/R:	988 / 450 / 70
Turret composition:	Composite
Max Speed:	70 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.73 s
Vehicle Mass:	55,000 kg
Hull Traverse:	35.76 °/s
Camouflage:	12 %
Vision:	435 m
Cannon Depression:	-11 / 20 (-16 / 23) °
Accuracy (Spread):	0.125°
Aim time:	2.2 s
Turret Traverse Speed:	45 °/s

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Details
Tier / Class:	10 MBT
Nation:	South Korea
Dealer:	Francine De Laroche
Reputation:	2,163,000
Cost:	22,950,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Damage:	590
Penetration:	850 mm
DPM:	4,750
Reload time:	7.5 s
Hit Points:	3,000
Hull F/S/R:	560 / 210 / 48
Hull composition:	Composite
Turret F/S/R:	988 / 450 / 70
Turret composition:	Composite
Max Speed:	70 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.73 s
Vehicle Mass:	55,000 kg
Hull Traverse:	35.76 °/s
Camouflage:	12 %
Vision:	435 m
Cannon Depression:	-11 / 20 (-16 / 23) °
Accuracy (Spread):	0.125°
Aim time:	2.2 s
Turret Traverse Speed:	45 °/s

The K2 Black Panther is a tier 10 Main Battle Tank originating from South Korea. It can be unlocked from the K-153C or AS21 Redback and is the end of the Asian vehicle line.

Features

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle's weapon carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Adjustable Suspension: This vehicle features a hydraulic suspension that allows you to manually change its ground clearance.
• Advanced Hydraulic Suspension: This vehicle's advanced hydraulic suspension allows you to tilt its hull to the front, to the rear and to each side for improved gun elevation and depression angles.
• Designate Target: This vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within its line of sight. Designated targets are marked to other players and take increased damage.
• Hybrid Engine: This vehicle's engine is partially electric, which ensures excellent mobility and stealth. This engine can't be set on fire and its repairs are quicker.

Armor

K2 Black Panther Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull F/S/R	Hull Composition	Turret F/S/R	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	560/210/48	Composite	988/450/70	Composite	Medium ERA	10% vs AP, 70% vs CE
All data about the K2 armor are classified. However, according to the producer, the tank's frontal armor can withstand a hit from any modern 120mm APFSDS round.

Firepower

120mm Hyundai CN08 L/55 Smoothbore Cannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Max Accuracy	Speed	Reload
120mm K279 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	531-649	850mm	0.125°	1,750 m/s	7.50s
120mm K277 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	Stock	189-891	830mm	0.130°	1,200 m/s	7.50s

120mm Hyundai CN08 L/55 Smoothbore Cannon Magazine Autoloader

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
120mm K279 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	531-649	850mm	1,750m/s	0.125°	13.00s	2	4.00s	15.00rd/min
120mm K277 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	Stock	189-891	830mm	1,200m/s	0.130°	13.00s	2	4.00s	15.00rd/min

120mm Hyundai CN08 L/55 Smoothbore Cannon Ready Rack

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
120mm K279 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	531-649	850mm	1,750m/s	0.125°	9.50s	3	4.00s	15.00rd/min
120mm K277 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	Stock	189-891	830mm	1,200m/s	0.130°	9.50s	3	4.00s	15.00rd/min

7.62mm Secondary Weapon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8-9	18mm	855m/s	0.15°	-s	400	5.00s	400.00rd/min

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU MB 873 Ka-500 1500 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	70.00km/h	30.00km/h	3.73s	32.47s	32.76deg/s	8%
MTU MB 873 Ka-501 1650 hp Diesel Engine	63,000		75.00km/h	30.00km/h	3.36s	33.37s	33.25deg/s	8%
Doosan DST 1500 hp Hybrid Engine	2,160,300		55.00km/h	32.00km/h	2.00s	6.03s	35.09deg/s	0%

Upgrades

K2 Black Panther stock modules

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
M82 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Provides 8 volleys. Takes 80s to reload. Duration: 10 s
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility on Off-road Surfaces 20% Mobility on Difficult Terrain 10%

K2 Black Panther upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	24,000		Hit point increased by 400
Enhanced Module Maintenance Kit	360,050		Increases repair speed of internal modules by 30% Increases protection by 15%
M90 Smoke Grenades	24,000		Provides 5 volleys. Takes 80s to reload. Duration: 10 s
KAPS Hard Kill APS	79,000		Target Acquisition Range 150m Charges 4 Cooldown 5s
Improved Target Tracker	720,100		Vision range increased by 25m Target designation duration increased by 10 sec
Improved Torsion Bars	16,000		Suspension durability increased by 40%
Stage 2 Kit	118,150		Acceleration is increased by 15% Hull raverse rate is increased by 10% Turret traverse rate is increased by 10%

K2 Black Panther First Firepower upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Loading Mechanism Upgrade	95,000		Rate of fire is increased by 10%
Ammo Rack Upgrade	95,000		Burst rate of fire is increased by 50%
Gun Breech Upgrade	95,000		Magazine capacity is increased by 1

K2 Black Panther Second Firepower upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Loading Mechanism Upgrade	142,000		Rate of fire is increased by 10%
Ammo Rack Upgrade	142,000		Burst rate of fire is increased by 50%
Gun Breech Upgrade	142,000		Magazine capacity is increased by 1

Special Abilities

Name	Activation Time	Duration	Reload Time	Ability	Changes
Designate Target	2 s	20 s	50 s	The designated target remains visible and receives full damage.	Component saving -10% Crew saves -10% Camouflage factor -100%

History

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1995-2014
Service: 2014+
Vehicles Built: cca 200
Operators: South Korea

The K2 Black Panther is currently possibly the most advanced mass-produced Main Battle Tank in the world. It was designed sometimes in the early 2000s (even though the program itself was likely launched as early as 1995) to replace the aging K1 tank series, which were basically like a Korean equivalent to the older Abrams models, but not quite – Korea is a mountainous region, which is why these tanks emphasized, on one hand, mobility, and on the other hand, the capability to operate in difficult terrain. That’s why these tanks featured hydraulic, adjustable suspension, giving them an edge in the hilly parts of the country.

The Black Panther itself weighs 55 tons and is well-protected. The armor is, of course, composite (and secret) and is said to be able to withstand a hit from a 120mm APFSDS round, fired from a gun with 55 caliber barrel length. The mobility is provided by a German MTU MT883 Ka-501 diesel with the later production models being fitted with an indigenous 1500hp Doosan DV27K power pack. The German engines were adopted because the Korean power unit still had problems by the time the production was supposed to launch

The tank is also equipped with an in-arm hydraulic suspension, allowing it to “sit” (lowering its silhouette in defensive position) or tilt to all sides to improve its 120mm L/55 indigenous gun elevation as needed. The gun is controlled by an extremely advanced FCS and can fire unique modern ammunition. Around two hundred of these vehicles were built for the South Korean military with more being offered for export all around the world, most notably in Poland.

See also

• K1A1

External Links

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