K30 Biho
Sp Anti-Aircraft Gunconfirmed
The South Korean K30 Biho twin 30 mm self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon was developed to meet the operational requirements of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces for a highly mobile short range air defense system suited to the operational and terrain conditions of the Korean peninsula. It combines an electro-optically guided 30 mm gun system with a surveillance radar system on a K200 chassis. It supplements the K263A1 Chungung, a self-propelled 20 mm Vulcan system. The K30 is primarily built by Hanwha Defense.
Specifications
| Type | Sp Anti-Aircraft Gun |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Aerospace, LIG Defense & Aerospace |
| Introduced | 1996 |
| Status | In service |
| Weight | 26.5 t |
| Length | 6.77 m |
| Speed | 65 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Crew | 4 |
| Main armament | 2 × SNT Dynamics KKCB 30×170 mm autocannon |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 176 | confirmed |
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