KM900 (Fiat 6614) South Korean 4x4 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

KM900

Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

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Basic Information

Name

KM900 (Fiat 6614) South Korean 4x4 Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Designation

KM900

Alternate Designation

KM900; Fiat 6614

Equipment Type

Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier (APC)

Manufacturer

Fiat

Date of Introduction

1977

Description

The KM 900 is one of the most common wheeled APCs of the South Korean Army today (ROKA), with 400 units built under licence from the the Fiat 6614. The latter was the product of a joint venture of Fiat and OTO Melara, and the prototype was presented in 1972. Since then, this simple and reliable 4x4 APC has been widely exported. South Korea approached the consortium to obtain a licence after trials answering its own specs. Production started in 1977 at Asia Motors and stopped in 1985.

Ground Specifications

Crew 1

Engine Diesel (160 hp)

Active Protection None

Range 700.0 km

Variants

KM901 Its versions include an armored ambulance, mortar carriers and command vehicles.

System

Alternative Designation KM900; Fiat 6614

Type Armored Personnel Carrier

Manufacturer Fiat

Configuration 4x4

Crew 1 ea

Passenger Capacity 10 ea

Dimensions

Length 5.86 m

Width 2.5 m

Height 1.78 m

Weight, Combat 8.5 tons

Automotive

Engine Name Fiat model 8062.24

Engine Type Diesel

Engine Power 160 hp

Range 700 km

Speed, Maximum Road 100 km/h

Speed, Average Cross INA

Speed Maximum Swim 4.5 km/h

Gradient 60%

Side Slope 30%

Vertical Step 0.4 m

Trench 0.5 m

Fording Depth Amphibious

Main Weapon System

Note The KM900 is armed with a single 12.7 mm or 7.62 mm machine gun, mounted on top of the roof over commanders cupola.

Protection

Hull Armor Welded steel armor of this APC provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.

Turret Armor Welded steel armor of this APC provides protection against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters.

Applique Armor Available

Explosive Reactive Armor No

Active Protection System No

Mine Clearing No

NBC Protection INA

Smoke Equipment INA

Image Sources

Notes https://www.planetminecraft.com/project/fiat-6614-1-5-1-scale/; http://www.army-guide.com/eng/product.php?prodID=4254&printmode=1; https://www.militarytoday.com/apc/km900.htm;

Details

Country of Origin South Korea

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

5.86 m

Width

2.5 m

Height

1.78 m

Weight

8500 kg

Operators (1)

South Korea

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