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Why U.S. Ally South Korea Has T-80U Russian Tanks
Despite its advanced features, the T-80U has several drawbacks when compared to South Korea's indigenous K1 and K2 tanks. The K1A1 and K2 tanks, developed in line with Western design philosophies ...
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Korean K1A1 and K2 tanks show their power
The K1A1 is the upgraded third-generation version of the K1, also known as the "88 tank." Made by Hyundai Rotem and deployed in 2001, the tank is designed to counter North Korea's T-72 tanks.
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Why has South Korea Lost Interest in the T-80U Tank?
Most soldiers who made these comments compared the T-80U to the K1A1, which only started seeing service in 2001. Compared to the original K1 tank which was Korea’s most advanced tank at the time ...
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Yes, South Korea’s Army Still Uses Old Russian T-80 Tanks
Most soldiers who made these comments compared the T-80U to the K1A1, which only started seeing service in 2001. Compared to the original K1 tank which was Korea’s most advanced tank at the time ...