Well, I see there were
no takers out here to answer the questions so I guess that leaves me just when I thought I could go to bed!?!
1. I've reviewed my files on the deal w/Poland and conducted a further web search geared toward the
KASTAM-II which is the current version in use by the South Korean Army.
The search was
unsuccessful and personally I feel unlikely to happen given the technologies involved. The
KASTAM-II sort of reminds me of the
STRIX in its mode of deployment and operations.
https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/moder...ck-panther.php
(Go to FIREPOWER it gives the best description on KASTAM.)
The
K2 is capable of firing any NATO standard tank ammo. It should be noted which is why...
"
Nammo has secured an agreement to
develop new and modern 120mm ammunition for Hyundai Rotem Companies’ K2 Black Panther main battle tank (MBT)."
This is to support the
European operators of the K2 tank.
https://militaryleak.com/2022/10/07/...n-battle-tank/
(From Oct 8th.)
This furthers my case that it appears South Korea like Japan is wanting to hold on to their secrets when it comes to ammo and armor.
2. Overall it's much more accurate the
CEP will be much smaller due to the fact that the
K9A1 has added an Inertial Navigation System (INS) coupled to the existing
GPS that the
K9 carried. Also has a new Auto. FCS. The ref breaks it down very easily.
Both share protection against
155mm shrapnel and
14.5mm AP.
https://www.hanwha-defense.co.kr/eng...0power%20units.
https://www.hanwha-defense.co.kr/eng...-system-k10.do
Might need some of these as well.
And for people like me who seek a deeper meaning of things at times I give you the following with
NAMMO mentioned again
...
https://www.emerald.com/insight/cont...0011/full/html
Regards,
Pat
