Poland OOB

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

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

[DRG]

Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

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.

Most of what we do is based on the info we can find and the info we can find is always "old news". Sometimes I have to guesstimate.... sometimes that actually works

For now I am giving the K2PL Mesko.........for now. I don't think (?)this deal involves ammo from Korea

Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

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.)

Exports: The Altay

"The Altay is intended to enter in service in 2018".

ROTFLMAO.......

Like I said "old news"

EDIT

The "Altay issue" is compounded by.......

The lone analogy in today’s international system to what just happened between Britain’s politics and markets is in Turkey, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been obstructing monetary policy, prattling the economic gibberish that higher interest rates fan inflation. The result of this reckless imposition is 83% inflation, 10% unemployment and a 51% plunge in the lira’s value over the past 12 months alone.

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-720204

[blazejos]

Originally Posted by FASTBOAT TOUGH

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!?!

Regards,
Pat

Pat thank you for this fast answer you have right about real tankers there but I try a little bit late but this what I know.

I'm also rather certain that this KASTAM-II will not be used simple is not mentioned anywhere. Also K2PL is a little bit different to standard South Korean K2 Black Panther. Has according to this article https://tech.wp.pl/polskie-czolgi-wy...4691892239296a

Improved construction of armour shell (so probably better than original version but how much ???)
Hull is longer a little bit if you ask how much is mentioned that additional 7th wheel was added

Also are there two MG I my spouse that they may be a polish origin one 12.7mm and one 7.62mm

That all my suggest that New icon may be needed with a little bit longer hull and new polish camo.