The K1, also known as Type 88 by American engineers, is a South Korean main battle tank designed by Chrysler Defense and Hyundai Precision Industry for the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. The vehicle's design was based on technology from Chrysler's M1 Abrams, tailored to meet the ROK's unique requirements. The K1A1 is an up-gunned variant with a 120 mm 44 caliber smoothbore gun, and outfitted with more modern electronics, ballistic computers, fire control systems, and armor. Hyundai Rotem produced 1,511 K1 and K1A1 tanks between 1986 and 2011.
The Field Training Exercise of the 11th Division of the South Korean Army in April 2013
K1 combat firing practice, 8th Division.
K1A1 tanks of the 20th Mechanized Infantry Division of ROK Army is maneuvering through rough terrain.
K1A1 in firing exercise.
Hyundai Rotem Co. is a South Korean company that manufactures rolling stock, defense products and plant equipment. It is a part of the Hyundai Motor Group. Its name was changed from Rotem to Hyundai Rotem in December 2007 to reflect the parent company. It is also called Hyundai Railroad Technology Systems.
Hyundai Rotem Headquarters in Uiwang
Hyundai Rotem tram in Warsaw
South Korea's KTX-Eum
KTM ETS Class 91 EMUs at Ipoh station