K300 NIFV
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A replacement for the South Korean K200 series infantry fighting vehicles are currently being tested, designated as K300 or K3 NIFV (Next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle). The initial production is set for 2008.
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[edit] Construction
The K3 NIFV's chassis will be constructed entirely out of fiberglass, reducing the vehicle's load and enabling it to travel at higher speeds without bulky and powerful engines. When constructed, the NIFV will be lighter than other IFVs, including the American Bradley series and Russian BMP series, increasing both speed and payload.
[edit] Armaments
The two-men turret on the NIFV will be armed with a 40 mm Bofors capable of firing APFSDS and other high-explosive and smoke rounds as its main gun, combined with an advanced fire-control system usually found on third-generation main battle tanks that will make the K3 NIFV the one and only IFV to move and engage the targets with high degree of accuracy at the same time, along with an autoloader. (The ammunition for the Bofors gun is not linked as a chain, but are in clips instead)
Other armaments include a 7.62 mm machine gun, one or more ATGM (presumably TOW-2B.
[edit] Armor
Due to not enough data released by the ROK Defense Ministry, the information regarding the K3's armor is insufficient.
[edit] Troop deployment
The K3 NIFV is able to carry a total of 9 passengers and 3 more vehicle crew members. With the Battle Management System, the troops inside the vehicle can be instantly notified about the environment around them, improving their situational awareness.
[edit] Computers
Not only that the NIFV equipped with a fire-control system used by third-generation main battle tanks and not infantry fighting vehicles, the vehicle can be operated through Battle Management System provided by the system control computer. This allows the vehicle crews to be instantly notified of anything that might occur on the battlefield.
[edit] Mobility
The NIFV can travel on both land and water. Amphibious mode is made possible by a "Pontoon System" that will allow the vehicle to float on water. The traction while amphibious is presumed to be provided by hydro jets.
[edit] Pricing
Due to the simplicity to create and maintain the vehicle, it is expected that each NIFV will cost only about 60% of what the Bradley IFV currently costs, while having heavier armaments as well as better mobility.
