South Korean armoured vehicle manufacturer Kovico is participating for the second time at the ongoing IDEX. Speaking to Daily News, a company official said Kovico is eyeing market entry into the UAE as it wants to expand the markets that...
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South Korean armoured vehicle manufacturer Kovico is participating for the second time at the ongoing IDEX.
Speaking to Daily News, a company official said Kovico is eyeing market entry into the UAE as it wants to expand the markets that it is present in. “Kovico has delivered Kovico Multi-Purpose Vehicle (KMPV) 4x4 to not only the Korean army but also other countries like Asia, Africa and South America countries since 2009. Additionally, we are discussing more projects with them," the official stated.
On display, is Kovico’s KMPV 4x4 stands for Kovico Multi-Purpose Vehicle that was delivered to the Republic of Korean Army in 2022. It is also displaying a 12.5 ton bare chassis on its stand.
“The 12.5ton bare chassis has been developed based on the long-term know-how of manufacturing vehicles, and it has obtained necessary certificates for quality guarantee,” the official said.
The KMPV 4x4 is highly customisable as the vehicle chassis and body have all been designed in-house. The vehicle can attain a max speed of 110 kmph, and is reputed for having excellent on-road and off-road performance due its low Centre of Gravity. The KMPV 4x4 is available in over 10 different configurations, including a 120 mm mortar launcher vehicle, troop carrier, pick-up truck, etc.
The vehicle is available with a manually operated turret system, which can accommodate light and medium caliber weapons. It can also be fitted with a Remote-Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS), which is a remotely operated weaponized system often equipped with fire-control systems for light and medium caliber weapons. Such equipment used on modern military vehicles allows a gunner to remain in the relative protection of the vehicle. The weapons, however need to be supplied by end-users.
In addition to this, the KMPV 4x4 has been certified for TNT 6kg Mine/IED blast protection (STANAG 4569 Level 2) by IABG (Industrieanlagen Betriebsgesellschaft mbH) in Germany.
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