Kia’s Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) on show at Eurosatory 2016

 
Eurosatory 2016 Official news online coverage report show daily pictures video International Exhibition of Land Defence & Security army military equipment Paris France industry technology
 
Eurosatory 2016
Defence & Security International Exhibition
Official News online with Editorial and Web TV
Paris
, France
13 - 17 June 2016
 
Kia at Eurosatory 2016
 
 
Kia’s Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) on show at Eurosatory 2016
Kia’s Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) was shown at Eurosatory 2016. It was accepted for service with the Republic of Korea Army in 2015 with deliveries starting in 2016 and is also offered for export.
     
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Kia's LTV - in this case the Up-Armoured Reconnaissance Variant
     
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Kia's LTV - in this case the Up-Armoured Reconnaissance Variant
     
The LTV was originally developed to meet RoK MOD requirements and funding. It is also known as the KM1 and can also be armoured with a number of different variants and fitted with various weapon systems. It has a crew of 1+3 and comes in standard or long wheel base, with the longer version able to carry 8 men. The armoured version has smaller side windows and a two-piece windscreen, able to protect against small arms and fragments.

The engine is a high output eco-friendly S2, with 8-speed automatic transmission and an output of 225hp, which is considered one of the highest against it’s nearest overseas competitors. Vehicle protection comes in the form of a detachable modular kit to protect against small arms, fragments and mines. The LTV comes with anti-lock brakes, run flat tyres with pressure regulated from inside, and high ground clearance.