K151 Raycolt Explained

K151 Raycolt
Origin:South Korea
Type:Light utility vehicle
Is Vehicle:yes
Service:2017–present
Used By:See Operators
Designer:Kia Motors
Design Date:2014
Manufacturer:Kia Motors
Unit Cost:Standard cabin: ₩100 million
Armored cabin: ₩150 million (2018)[1]
Export variants: ₩200 million (2023)[2]
Production Date:2016–present
Variants:See Variants
Weight:5700-
Length:4900-
Width:2195abbr=onNaNabbr=on
Height:1980-
Crew:1 (driver), more depending on configuration
Armour:Samyang Comtech Ceramic / Polymer matrix composites (STANAG 4569 Level 2 or 3)[3]
Primary Armament:It can be armed with Weapons such as the:
AT-1K Raybolt ATGM
K4 grenade launcher
K16 machine gun
M60 machine gun
M240 machine gun
Mk 19 grenade launcher
Engine:Hyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel
Engine Power:225hp
Transmission:Hyundai Powertech A8TR1 8-speed automatic
Payload Capacity:1000- depending on configuration
Fuel Capacity:760NaN0
Pw Ratio:32.14–39.47 hp/t (23.96–29.43 kW/t)
Suspension:4x4 wheeled
Clearance:405-
Vehicle Range:560-
Speed:130km/h
Passengers:1–7

The K151 Raycolt (Korean: 현마 "Hyeon-ma",[4] Hanja: 現馬) or the Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV)[5] is a light utility vehicle released by South Korea's Kia Motors. It entered full production in 2016 and entered service with the Republic of Korea Army the following year.[6] [7]

It was originally designed to meet the needs of the South Korean armed forces, and was developed with assistance and funding from the South Korean Ministry of National Defense. It is also eyed as a replacement for the existing fleet of Kia KM420 and KM450 utility vehicles in South Korean military service.[8]

History

The Kia KLTV was first displayed in the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) 2015 held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.[9] After starting production in 2016, about 60 vehicles were deployed to the Republic of Korea Army in January 2017.

The KLTV Weapon Carrier, which is designated K151 in ROK service, was displayed in Asian Defense, Security & Crisis Management Exhibition and Conference (ADAS) 2016 and 2018 in Manila, Philippines, which is a huge market for military vehicles from Kia Motors. Kia announced that two KLTVs were in the Philippines during the ADAS 2018 event for testing.[10]

The KLTV181 Armored Personnel Carrier variant, which is officially called K152 in ROK service, was presented in Defense Expo (DX) Korea 2018.[11] The K151 Weapon Carrier was also displayed at the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2018 in Karachi, Pakistan, as interest from the Pakistani Army on the vehicle was said to be high.

In 2018, the KLTV is being proposed to the Pakistani Army in a partnership effort with the Hajvairy Group during the IDEAS 2018 convention.[12] [13]

As of 2019, the Philippines has received three KLTVs for technical evaluation.[14]

In August 2023, the Polish Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with the Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa SA (PGZ) and Rosomak SA to acquire Light Reconnaissance Vehicles (LPRs), Polish-made versions of the Raycolt.[15]

Operational history

Kia KLTV is currently operated by the armed forces of the Republic of Korea and Mali. The Kia KLTV has been used in UN peacekeeping operations in Lebanon and in South Sudan by South Korea.[16] [17] It is also being used by the Malian Armed Forces for counter-insurgency operation.[18]

Design

Compared to previous generation of light utility vehicles developed by Kia, the KLTV was designed combining mobility, survivability, and practicality in mind. It was developed with modularization of its basic chassis and using for various derivative models including standard, long wheel base, armored, and armed variants.[8] [19]

The basic 4-door variant can carry one driver and three passengers, while a single-cab variant is also available. Modular compartments can be used on both single and double cab variants.

Both standard and armored variants are available, with the armored variant having extra protection including bullet-proof windshields and door glass, composite panels and doors, mine-protected flooring, blast-absorbing seats, and gunner protective armor.[20] Samyang Comtech, a South Korean manufacturer of bulletproof ballistic armors, produces KLTV's bulletproof panel.[21]

Weapons can be mounted on the roof opening, including manually-operated canopy weapon mounts or remote-controlled weapon systems. Weapon mounts could be for 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, or anti-tank missiles.

A 10kW power generator can be added to provide power for RCWS and other equipment like communication radios and computers, special equipment and other electric-operated optional equipment.

Models

Short wheel base armored cabin

Short wheel base standard cabin

Long wheel base standard cabin

Specifications

DescriptionKLTV141 (K151)KLTV181 (K152)KLTV182 (K153)K154KLTV280KLTV223 (K154C)KLTV243K351KLTV240 (K351C)
PurposeArmored command vehicleArmored personnel carrierArmored reconnaissance vehicleArtillery observation vehicleMulti-purpose vehicleCargo truckShop vanCab chassis truck
Seat1 + 31 + 71 + 41 + 71 + 61 + 11 + 3
Overall length4,900 mm5,250 mm6,000 mm5,950 mm6,050 mm
Overall width2,195 mm
Overall height1,980 mm2,320 mm2,550 mm2,750 mm1,980 mm
Ground clearance410 mm405 mm410 mm405 mm420 mm410 mm
Gross weight5,700 kg7,000 kg
Engine power225 ps / 3,200 rpm
Engine torque51 kg·m / 1,750 rpm
Maximum speed130 km/h
Gradient60 %
Minimum turning radius7.8 m9.2 m
Fording depth760 mm
Cruising range640 km560 km
OptionTurret system, Remote controlled weapon station, Spare tire & CarrierNone10 kW generator in powertrain
VariantsK153C Weapon CarrierK154C Cargo TruckK351C Cab chassis truck

Operators

Non-State Actors

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 기아의 소형 전술차량 수출 시작. Defense Today. 2 August 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230913095030/http://www.defensetoday.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=6025. 13 September 2023. 13 September 2023. Lee Seung-jun.
  3. Web site: Armor Research Division. Samyang Comtech. https://archive.today/20220902201337/http://samyangct.com/eng/lab/?ckattempt=1. 2 September 2022. 2 September 2022.
  4. Web site: Republic of Korea Army designates new vehicle names .
  5. Web site: Kia's Light Tactical Vehicle is More Hummer Than Telluride. 17 September 2018.
  6. Web site: KIA Showcases KLTV Light Tactical Vehicle. Global Business Press. 4 November 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20240704005648/https://gbp.com.sg/stories/kia-showcases-kltv-light-tactical-vehicle/. 4 July 2024. 4 July 2024.
  7. Web site: [르포]"험지·하천도 문제없다"…'한국형 험비' 소형전술차 타보니]. Edaily. 5 April 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20240703221900/https://www.edaily.co.kr/news/read?newsId=03913046615893168. 3 July 2024. 3 July 2024. Kim Gwan-yong.
  8. Web site: Kia Light Tactical Vehicle . 2018-12-30 . Military Today.
  9. Web site: KIA Military Vehicles Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) makes its premiere in IDEX 2015 | IDEX 2015 News Official Online Show Daily Coverage | Defence security military exhibition 2015.
  10. Web site: Kia Motors pushes KLTV for Philippines (Video) - Shephard Media.
  11. Web site: DX Korea 2018: New K152 4x4 APC Armored Personnel Carrier of South Korean Army . 2018-09-13 . 2018-12-30 . Army Recognition.
  12. Web site: IDEAS 2018: Hajvairy Group Partners with Kia Motors to Propose Light Armoured Vehicle to the Pakistan Army. 11 December 2018.
  13. Web site: IDEAS 2018: Kia Motors and Hajvairy Group partnership to propose light armored vehicle to Pakistan army | IDEAS 2018 News Official Show Daily | Defence security military exhibition 2018 daily news category.
  14. Web site: Philippine Army receives 2 light tactical vehicles.
  15. https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_april_2024_global_security_army_industry/pgz_announces_delivery_of_lpr_4x4_armored_vehicles_to_poland.html
  16. http://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10002&num=9925{{better source needed|date=April 2020}}
  17. http://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10044&pn=1&num=217824{{better source needed|date=April 2020}}
  18. http://bemil.chosun.com/nbrd/bbs/view.html?b_bbs_id=10044&pn=1&num=218385{{better source needed|date=April 2020}}
  19. Web site: Battlefield Taxis with Attitude. 25 July 2019.
  20. Web site: Kia Light Tactical Vehicle Catalog. Kia Motors. 12 September 2023.
  21. Web site: Ballistic Protection. Samyang Comtech. https://archive.today/20230221081034/http://samyangct.com/eng/biz-1/?ckattempt=1. 21 February 2023. 21 February 2023.
  22. Web site: K151 지휘 4인승. Kia Motors. https://archive.today/20230912120923/https://special.kia.com/kr/kia/vehicles/kltv-serise/k151-armored-command-vehicle.do. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  23. Web site: K152 지휘 8인승. Kia Motors. https://archive.today/20230912134337/https://special.kia.com/kr/kia/vehicles/kltv-serise/k152-armored-personnel-carrier.do. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  24. Web site: K153 기갑수색. Kia Motors. https://archive.today/20230912134706/https://special.kia.com/kr/kia/vehicles/kltv-serise/k153-armored-reconnaissance-vehicle.do. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  25. Web site: 소형전술차 계열 특수용도/장비탑재차량. Kia Motors. https://archive.today/20230912141220/https://special.kia.com/kr/kia/vehicles/kltv-serise/specialpurpose.do. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  26. Web site: K154 관측반. Kia Motors. https://archive.today/20230912135057/https://special.kia.com/kr/kia/vehicles/kltv-serise/k154-multi-purpose-vehicle.do. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  27. Web site: K351 정비밴. Kia Motors. https://archive.today/20230912135748/https://special.kia.com/kr/kia/vehicles/kltv-serise/k351-shop-van.do. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  28. Web site: K351C 캡샤시. Kia Motors. https://archive.today/20230912140127/https://special.kia.com/kr/kia/vehicles/kltv-serise/k351c-cab-chassis-truck.do. 12 September 2023. 12 September 2023.
  29. Web site: The Marine Infantry of the Chilean Navy incorporates KLTV 4x4 tactical armored vehicles . García . Nicolás . 12 December 2022 . Infodefensa.com . 14 December 2022.
  30. Web site: Trois véhicules blindés pour les Forces spéciales antiterroristes – Ministère de la Sécurité et de la Protection Civile. https://web.archive.org/web/20190811062408/https://www.securite.gouv.ml/trois-vehicules-blindes-pour-les-forces-speciales-antiterroristes/. 2019-08-11.
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  32. Web site: Ratka . Damian . 2023-08-14 . Umowy na ciężki BWP oraz następców Rosomaka i Honkera . 2023-08-22 . defence24.pl . pl.
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  34. Web site: Turkmenistan's Parade Analysis: What's New? .
  35. Web site: ISWAP Captures Newly Inducted Nigerian Army Armoured Vehicle. 8 December 2020.

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