First K2 Black Panther main battle tank of the 2nd production batch was rolled out of Hyundai Rotem production facility recently.
The 2nd batch of approximately 106 tanks is equipped with indigenous 1,500hp diesel engine and cooling system, which are paired with German-made transmission to form a "hybrid powerpack (drivetrain)." The first production batch of the same number was equipped with all-German powerpack.
Production of 2nd batch was delayed several years due to lagging development of indigenous engine, but now that it's complete, the production is back on track. The third production batch is expected to have fully indigenous powerpack.
국산 엔진, 냉각기, 그리고 독일제 변속기를 장착한 흑표 전차 2차 양산분이 출고되었습니다.
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