This new weapon is made by South Korea and is the most expensive battle tank available, with a price tag of 8.5 million US dollars.

Its properties make it a very capable weapon. Developed by Hyundai Rotem which is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group.

The program began in 1995 so that South Korea could face its great enemy, which is North Korea. This is why South Korea has at times developed some of the most modern weapons.

The country also wants to export it and there is already interest from Poland and Egypt.

• Engine: copy of the German MTU-890, V12 with 1500hp
• Cannon: German Rheinmetall L55 of 120mm
• The cannon electronic control system is from the French Thales.
• Hydropneumatic suspension which can raise and lower the chariot.
• Anti-tank system: KSTAM-II

[Source: http://www.eurasiantimes.com]