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supplier
of military vehicles for the Korean armed forces. Kia Motors
has specialized in the production of military vehicles with
variants and other transportation equipment and has made
a major contribution to the enhancement of combat readiness
posture of the Republic of Korea by supplying them as a
sole maker of military vehicles designated by Korean Government
since 1976, when Kia Heavy Industry Co., Ltd was established.
Twenty five years of experience in production of military
vehicles has virtually turned Kia Motors into a specialist
in Defense-related transportation equipment. It soon established
a solid reputation for reliability, high quality and technology
in worldwide military vehicles needs. As a new breed of
the conventional jeep, the KM420 Utility Vehicle has become
the standard light vehicle of the Korean Armed Forces since
1997. The vehicle has a independent suspension at front,
shifting gear from 4x2 to 4x4 wheel drive, power steering,
AM/FM radio and steel door. All built on a rugged ladder
frame chassis that meets the latest U.S. Federal Motors
Vehicle Safety Standards(FMVSS No. 208), providing a solid
foundation for military operations in all weather and terrain
conditions. KM421 NBC Reconnaissance Vehicle (improvised),
KM422 Tow Missile Launcher Carrier, KM423 Tow Missile Carrier,
KM424 106mm Recoilless Rifle Carrier and KM425 K-4 40mm
Automatic Grenade Launcher Carrier which are the variants
of KM420 standard jeep are under development and were in
mass production at the end of 2001.