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Land ForcesSouth Korea

K-200 KIFV

Amphibious infantry fighting vehicleFielded 1986Pending verification
Land ForcesKOR
K-200 KIFV
Photo: 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces · CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeAmphibious infantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction1986
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerHanwha Defense (originally Daewoo Heavy Industries, later renamed as Doosan DST, follow by Hanwha Defense Systems)Med[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length5.49 m18 ftMed[1]
Width2.85 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.54 m8 ftMed[1]
Combat weight12.9 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineMAN-Doosan D2848TMed[1]
Engine power350 hpMed[1]
TransmissionAllison Transmission X200-5KMed[1]
SuspensionTorsion barMed[1]
Cruising range480 km298 mi · 259 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed74 km/h46 mph · 40 ktMed[1]
Fording depthsAmphibiousMed[1]
Protection
ArmorThe K-200 series of vehicles transport mechanized infantry platoon is designed to keep personnel safe from small arms fire. The hull of the KIFV is of all-welded aluminum armor with an additional layer of spaced laminate steel armor bolted Med[1]
Applique ArmorWelded aluminum armor with applique laminated steel platesMed[1]
NBC Protection SystemYes (Details INA)Med[1]
Smoke Equipment6 x Smoke grenade launchersMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x M60 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine GunMed[1]
Variants
K-200 KIFVOriginal armored personnel carrier version. Only variant produced with less powerful engine and tillers instead of a steering wheel.[1]
K200A1Main production variant. Similar to K200, but with improved mobility. Features a more powerful engine, a steering wheel and improved transmission.[1]
K200A1 ambulanceUnarmed battlefield ambulance version based on the K200.[1]
K261A1NBC reconnaissance vehicle based on the K200A1. Features NBC detection equipment at the rear and a specialist crew.[1]
K216NBC reconnaissance vehicle. Equipped with detection system to trace sources of NBC agents.[1]
K221Smoke generating vehicle. Produces two types of smoke to protect from visible light for 90 minutes and infrared for 30 minutes.[1]
Summary

The K-200 KIFV (Korea Infantry Fighting Vehicle) is a South Korean armored personnel carrier, originally produced by Daewoo Heavy Industries as a domestic replacement for older armored personnel carriers, such as the M113, in front line service with the Republic of Korea Armed Forces at the time of the K-200's development.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. K-200 KIFV South Korean Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 2.0)