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 |
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.
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Features[edit | edit source]
- 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.
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Armor[edit | edit source]
| 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[edit | edit source]
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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[edit | edit source]
| 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%
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| 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%
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| Doosan DST 1500 hp Hybrid Engine | 2,160,300 | 55.00km/h | 32.00km/h | 2.00s | 6.03s | 35.09deg/s | 0% |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| M82 Smoke Grenades | Stock | Stock | Provides 8 volleys. Takes 80s to reload.
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| Stock Tracks | Stock | Stock | Mobility on Off-road Surfaces 20% Mobility on Difficult Terrain 10% |
| 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%
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| M90 Smoke Grenades | 24,000 | Provides 5 volleys. Takes 80s to reload.
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| KAPS Hard Kill APS | 79,000 | Target Acquisition Range 150m Charges 4
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| Improved Target Tracker | 720,100 | Vision range increased by 25m Target designation duration increased by 10 sec
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| Improved Torsion Bars | 16,000 | Suspension durability increased by 40%
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| Stage 2 Kit | 118,150 | Acceleration is increased by 15% Hull raverse rate is increased by 10% |
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading Mechanism Upgrade | 95,000 | Rate of fire is increased by 10%
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| Ammo Rack Upgrade | 95,000 | Burst rate of fire is increased by 50%
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| Gun Breech Upgrade | 95,000 | Magazine capacity is increased by 1 |
| Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loading Mechanism Upgrade | 142,000 | Rate of fire is increased by 10%
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| Ammo Rack Upgrade | 142,000 | Burst rate of fire is increased by 50%
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| Gun Breech Upgrade | 142,000 | Magazine capacity is increased by 1 |
Special Abilities[edit | edit source]
| 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[edit | edit source]
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. Unlike most other MBTs in the world that have their roots in the 1970s, the Black Panther was mostly designed in the 21st century and makes use of cutting edge technologies. Around two hundred were built for the South Korean military with more being offered for export all around the world, most notably Poland.
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