K151 Raycolt

The K151 Raycolt (Korean: 현마 "Hyeon-ma", Hanja: 現馬) or the Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) is a light utility vehicle released by South Korea's Kia Motors. It entered full production in 2016 and entered service with the Republic of Korea Army the same year.

K151 Raycolt
A Kia LTV armored tactical vehicle on display during ADAS 2018 in Manila, Philippines
TypeLight utility vehicle
Place of originSouth Korea
Service history
In service2016-present
Used bySee Operators
Production history
DesignerKia Motors
Designed2013
ManufacturerKia Motors
Unit costStandard cabin: ₩100 million
Armored cabin: ₩150 million (2018)
Export version: ₩200 million (2023)
Produced2016
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass5,700 kg (12,600 lb) - 7,000 kg (15,000 lb)
Length4,900 mm (16 ft 1 in) - 6,050 mm (19 ft 10 in)
Width2,195 mm (7 ft 2.4 in)
Height1,980 mm (6 ft 6 in) - 2,750 mm (9 ft 0 in)
Crew1 (driver), more depending on configuration
Passengers1 - 7

ArmorSamyang Comtech Ceramic / Polymer Matrix Composites (STANAG 4569 Level 2 or 3)
Main
armament
It can be armed with Weapons such as the:
K16
M60
M240 machine gun
Mk19 grenade launcher
K4 grenade launcher
AT-1K Raybolt ATGM
EngineHyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel
225 hp (168 kW)
Power/weight32.14 hp/t (23.96 kW/t) - 39.47 hp/t (29.43 kW/t)
Payload capacity1,000 - 2,000 kg depending on configuration
TransmissionHyundai Powertech A8TR1 8-speed automatic
Suspension4x4 wheeled
Ground clearance405 mm (15.9 in) - 420 mm (17 in)
Fuel capacity76 L (20 U.S. gal)
Operational
range
560 km (350 mi) - 640 km (400 mi)
Maximum speed 130 km/h (81 mph)

It was originally designed to meet the needs of the South Korean armed forces, and was developed with assistance and funding from the South Korean Ministry of National Defense. It is also eyed as a replacement for the existing fleet of Kia KM420 and KM450 utility vehicles in South Korean military service.

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