The K2 MBT also has a battlefield management system connected with the C4I system. The navigation system consists of a global positioning system and an inertial navigation system. The vehicle is fitted with an air-conditioning system and embedded training and built-in test system. The gunner’s primary sight (GPS) and commander’s panoramic sight (CPS) are stabilised in two axes, and include a thermal imager and laser rangefinder enabling day / night observation. It also features electric gun and turret driving system (28-260VDC) provided by Doosan Corporation Mottrol. The K2 Black Panther is equipped with auto target detection and tracking system, and hunter killer function. Sensors and other systems of K2 Black Panther The secondary armament of the tank includes a 12.7mm heavy machine gun and a 7.62mm machine gun. The 120mm gun can fire about 10 rounds per minute. The autoloader ensures the loading of projectiles on the move even when the vehicle moves on uneven surfaces. The main armament of the K2 Black Panther is a 120mm L/55 smoothbore gun with automatic loader. The ground clearance of the vehicle is 0.45m and the combat weight is 55t. The vehicle is 10.8m long, 3.6m wide and 2.4m in height. The K2 Black Panther MBT has a crew of three members including commander, gunner and driver. “The K2 Black Panther MBT has a crew of three members including commander, gunner and driver.” Rotem will provide the main equipment for Altay upon completion of the K2 MBT’s development. The first prototype of the Altay MBT is expected to be ready by 2015. In July 2008, Rotem signed a technology cooperation deal with Otokar to provide technology systems of the K2 MBT for the development of Turkey’s Altay Main Battle Tank. The mass production of K2 MBTs was further delayed due to technical defects in engines and transmission. Rotem signed a contract with the subcontractors in November 2011 to offer emergency operating funds totalling KRW3bn ($2.65m). Rotem signed a co-operation agreement in March 2011 with the subcontractors of K2 MBT and provided KRW12.8bn ($12m) to solve the financial difficulties caused by delays in the mass production of the vehicles. The new MBT features enhanced mobility and fire power compared to the K1 vehicles, and is regarded as one of the best main battle tanks in the world. The K2 Black Panther is a new type of high tech battle tank and will replace K1 series of vehicles and M48 tanks.
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