K30 Biho

K30 Biho
Countries	South Korea
Role	Self-propelled anti-aircraft gun
In service	1999–present
Built	176

The K30 was first announced as a project in 1983 with 600 personnel conducting research and around 10 billion won spent on R&D. In September 2001, the production of prototypes were done under Tong-il Heavy Industries before Doosan Infracore concluded a contract with Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program in 2007. An initial order was made in 2002 to supply the K30.

Source: K30 Biho on Wikipedia

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General Characteristics

The K30 Biho is a South Korean short-range self-propelled anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG) system. It was designed to provide close-in air defense against low-flying aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for ground forces.

Property	Value (K30 Biho)
Role	Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun (SPAAG)
Manufacturer	Doosan DST (now Hanwha Defense)
Entered Service	2002
Crew	3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
Combat Weight	25 tonnes
Chassis Base	Modified K200 KIFV chassis (K200-series Infantry Fighting Vehicle)

Armament and Radar

Main Armament: Two 30 mm KCB automatic cannons (license-built Oerlikon KCB), mounted in an all-weather turret.
Rate of Fire: 600 rounds/min per gun (1,200 rounds/min total).
Effective Range (Gun): Up to 3,000 meters.
Ammunition Capacity: 500 rounds ready-to-fire.
Radar: Equipped with a surveillance radar (search range up to 17 km) and an X-band tracking radar (tracking range up to 10 km).
Optical System: Includes an electro-optical fire control system with thermal imagers and a laser rangefinder.

Powerplant and Mobility

Engine: MAN D2840L diesel engine.
Power Output: 520 hp.
Maximum Road Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph).
Operational Range: Approximately 500 km (310 miles).
Key Feature (K-30 Hybrid): An upgraded variant, the K-30 Biho Hybrid, integrates shoulder-fired missiles (like the K-SAAM or Mistral) and an auxiliary power unit (APU) for quiet operation, significantly extending its engagement range.
Amphibious Capability: Inherits the amphibious capability of the K200 chassis.