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K263A1 South Korean 20mm Amphibious Self-

Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun
Tiers:

Domain: Air, Air Defense, Anti-Aircraft Guns, Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Guns

Proliferation: Malaysia, South Korea (Republic of Korea)

Origin: Korea, Republic of (South)

Notes

The K263A1 is part of the KIFV family of fighting vehicles. It is based on the hull of the K200A1. The K263A1
is fitted with a turret which was originally developed for use on the American M163 Vulcan self-propelled anti-
aircraft gun.

System

Alternative Designation: K263A1

Type: Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft Gun

Caliber: 20 mm

Manufacturer: Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery, South Korea

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Chassis: Korean infantry fighting vehicle (KIFV)

Crew: 4 (commander, driver, gunner, assistant)

Dimensions

Length: 5.37 m

Width, Overall: 2.85 m

Width, Hull: 2.55 m

Height, Turret Roof: 2.92 m

Ground Clearance: 0.41 m

Track Width: 0.38 m

Ground Pressure: 0.64 kg/sq cm

Standard Weight: 11,000 kg

Combat Weight: 13,200 kg

Automotive

Engine Name: 1 x Doosan D2848T

Engine Type: V8, 4-stroke diesel

Engine Power: 350 hp at 2,300 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio: 26 hp/ton

Fuel Capacity: 400 liters

Suspension: Torsion bar

Maximum Speed, Land: 70 km/h

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Maximum Speed, Amphibious: 6 km/h

Range: 480 km

Gradient: 60 percent

Side Slope: 30 percent

Vertical Obstacle: 0.63 m

Trench: 1.68 m

Main Weapon System

Turret: 1 x Vulcan air defense turret system

System

Name: 1 x M168 Vulcan

Type: Autocannon

Caliber: 20 mm

Manufacturer: Daewoo Heavy Industries and Machinery, South Korea

Barrel Length: 1.50 m

Elevation: 85 deg to -5 deg

Traverse: 360 deg

Rate of Fire, High: 3,000 rd/min

Rate of Fire, Low: 1,000 rd/min

Rate of Fire, Bursts: 10, 30, 60 or 100 rd

Maximum Range, Anti-Aircraft: 1,500 m

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Maximum Range, Ground: 3,000 m

Ammunition

Type: Rifle

Caliber: 20

Cartridge: INA

Basic Load: 1,850 Rounds

Fire Control System (FCS)

FCS Name: INA

Computerized FCS: No, Manual, aided by range only radar

APU: APU fitted for powered elevation and traverse

Radar Systems

System

Name: INA

Maximum Range: 5,000 m

Minimum Range: 250 m

Protection

Hull Armor: The hull is of all-welded aluminum armor on the front and sides. A layer of spaced laminated
armor is added for improved protection. The composite armor provides improved protection for less weight.
The closed polyurethane foam in the armor provides increased buoyancy for amphibious operations.

Turret Armor: Protection from small arms fire and shell splinters

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Applique Armor: Available

Explosive Reactive Armor: No

Mine Clearing: No

NBC Protection: Yes

Smoke Equipment: On the front of the hull above the trim vane is a bank of six forward-firing, electrically
operated smoke grenade launchers

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