Egypt is currently seeking to acquire the production of the most expensive tank in the world, which is the Korean tank "Black Tiger" or K2 Black Panther.
These endeavors come as a quick fruition for the "Edex" exhibition organized by Cairo last November, as the Egyptian Military Production entered into negotiations with the Korean side;To study the possibility of cooperation in the joint manufacturing of the main fighting tank K2, and the need to end the practice of the practice to sign the joint manufacturing contract of the K9.
The Egyptian Minister of State for Military Production, Mohamed Ahmed Morsi, received "Kang On", Minister of Defense Procurement Management Program "DAPA" in South Korea;To discuss the possibility of cooperation in the joint manufacturing of the main fighting tank, K2, as well as discussing the joint manufacturing of the H9 K9, according to the Egyptian media..
Egypt had a local assembly of large numbers of the famous American tank M1A1 Abrams, which is the current force of the Egyptian army.
The Korean tank is the black tiger or K2 Black Panther was developed from the XK2 program, relying on local technology to a large extent.
Its development began in 1995, the first preliminary model was revealed in 2007.
K2 is currently one of the most advanced major fighting tanks in the world, surpassing any North Korea or China tank. Moreover, it is the most expensive main fighting tank so far, as the Japanese tank has exceeded Type 90 MBT.
Similar to the latest models of the German tank Liopader, the Korean tank uses the black tiger Rheinmetall 120, with the help of laser -based installed, in addition to the complex panels, the standard shields of the tank can be equipped with explosive interactive shields designed to disperse missiles and anti -tank missiles.
The front shield resists direct strikes of 120 mm tank shells, Black Panther is also equipped with an active protection system and a counter -procedure system.
The tank also uses a "automatic lifeline" similar to that user in the French main fighting tank Leclerc, which transport and trim the cannon shells, which reduces the crew numbers, while this feature is not available in most of the western tanks.
The black tiger is especially distinguished by the abundant defensive sensors, the high -frequency radar, laser and thermal cameras, and thermal cameras.
And it has a very advanced monitoring system, allowing tracking and clash not only the main fighting tanks, but also helicopters and drones that fly at a low altitude.
In this system, the computer automatically directs the targets on the targets, including helicopters with the availability of an advanced friend or enemy (IFF) identification system;To ensure that friendly goals are not injured.
The monitoring system can also discover, track and shoot automatically on visual targets of the size of the car without the need for any inputs from a human operator.
For 120 mm cannon, the ability to launch a variety of ammunition, which is compatible with all standard NATO tank defender.
Laser and radar warnings in the Black Tiger operate the active protection system "Soft-Kill" added to the radar jamming devices and the release of multi-spectrum smoke bombs automatically, to hide the tank from visual, laser and infrared weapons.
The Black Tiger tank is able to launch KSTAM shells (the new Korean smart attack ammunition), which is a smart projector that shoots and is forgotten by the tank leader to head towards the target alone.
The maximum of the effective range of KSTAM is 8 km.
The Korean "Black Tiger" tank is characterized by a unique suspension, as it is an active "water air suspension", which enables the tank leader to control each wheel separately, which allows it to "sit" (i.e. reducing its level) or "standing" (i.e. raising its level)Or "kneeling" or "leakage" in any direction, in proportion to the tactical position and enables them to pass the rough lands easily, according to a report by the American Interest magazine.
Moreover, it is claimed that this suspension system is easier in maintenance, compared to the traditional system.
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The black tiger tiger is equipped with a set of tools for deep water.It enables the vehicle to cross rivers and other water barriers that reach a depth of 4.2 meters.
South Korea has tested the sounds of this tank, where the silencer was placed in the back of the structure;In order to reduce engine noise, which reduces the chances of its discovery.
The main cannon for the tank is also effective in voting while walking over the mountainous terrain.
South Korea confirms that its black tiger tanks are more sophisticated than the Aprams, but the Americans say that the promotions that entered and will enter the M1A2 Abrams, will make it the best tank in the world compared to the most prominent competitors:Business Insider.
