K806/K808
Country of Origin: South Korea
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The K806 (KW1) infantry combat vehicle is a wheeled 6 x 6 vehicle developed for the South Korean army. The K808 (KW2) is an 8 x 8 variant of the vehicle.
Originally designated the KW1 and KW2, the vehicles were subsequently redesignated the K806 (6-wheeled) and K808 (8-wheeled), according to a Yonhap News (Seoul) report dated June 7, 2016.
The hull is constructed from all-welded steel, which provides protection against small-arms fire and shell splinters. Applique armor can be...
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