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The K2 Black Panther (Hangul: K2 ‘흑표’; Hanja: K2 ‘黑豹’) is a next generation South Korean main battle tank designed by the South Korean Agency for Defense Development and manufactured by Hyundai Rotem. Developed as a modern main battle tank that will replace most of the remaining M48 Patton tanks and complement the K1 series of main battle tanks currently fielded by the South Korean military, the K2 Black Panther combines an auto-loaded 55 calibre 120 mm main gun, advanced composite armour along with hard and soft-kill active protection systems. Mass production commenced in 2013 and the first K2s were deployed with the armed forces in June 2014. The K2 costs over US$8.5 million per unit, making it one of the most expensive main battle tanks in service, of any nation.

Source: K2 Black Panther on Wikipedia

The K2 Black Panther is a modern main battle tank that was designed and produced by South Korea to replace its aging fleet of M48 Patton tanks and supplement the K1 tanks. The K2 Black Panther features a 120 mm smoothbore gun, a composite armor with explosive reactive modules, and an advanced suspension system that allows it to adjust its height and tilt.
The K2 Black Panther also has a sophisticated fire control system, a high-performance engine, and an active protection system that can intercept incoming projectiles. The K2 Black Panther is considered one of the most advanced and expensive tanks in the world, with a unit cost of about 8.5 million US dollars. The K2 Black Panther entered service with the South Korean Army in 2014 and has been exported to Poland and Norway.