K2 Black Panther

K2 Black Panther
Alternate Name(s)	K2
Tier / Class	Tier 10 MBT
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	Republic of Korea
Dealer	Francine De Laroche
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous AS21 Redback K-153C Raybolt
Sustained Damage
Damage	620
Penetration	830 mm
Damage per Minute	4,960 per min.
Reload Time	7.5 s
Defense
Hit Points	3,000
Hull vs AP	970 mm
Hull vs HEAT	1065 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	1025 mm
Turret vs HEAT	2080 mm
Turret Composition	Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	70 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	5.26 s
Weight	55,000 kg
Hull Traverse	37.09 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	10 %
Vision Range while Moving	350 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-11° / 20°
Depression/Elevation	-16° / 23°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.090 °
Aim Time	1.79 s
Turret Traverse	45 deg/s

The K2 Black Panther is a Tier 10 progression Main Battle Tank under Francine De Laroche's dealership.

History

• K2
• K2PL

K2

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1995-2014
Service: 2014+
Vehicles Built: cca 200
Operators: South Korea

The K2 Black Panther is currently possibly the most advanced mass-produced Main Battle Tank in the world. It was designed sometimes in the early 2000s (even though the program itself was likely launched as early as 1995) to replace the aging K1 tank series, which were basically like a Korean equivalent to the older Abrams models, but not quite – Korea is a mountainous region, which is why these tanks emphasized, on one hand, mobility, and on the other hand, the capability to operate in difficult terrain. That’s why these tanks featured hydraulic, adjustable suspension, giving them an edge in the hilly parts of the country.

The Black Panther itself weighs 55 tons and is well-protected. The armor is, of course, composite (and secret) and is said to be able to withstand a hit from a 120mm APFSDS round, fired from a gun with 55 caliber barrel length. The mobility is provided by a German MTU MT883 Ka-501 diesel with the later production models being fitted with an indigenous 1500hp Doosan DV27K power pack. The German engines were adopted because the Korean power unit still had problems by the time the production was supposed to launch

The tank is also equipped with an in-arm hydraulic suspension, allowing it to “sit” (lowering its silhouette in defensive position) or tilt to all sides to improve its 120mm L/55 indigenous gun elevation as needed. The gun is controlled by an extremely advanced FCS and can fire unique modern ammunition. Around two hundred of these vehicles were built for the South Korean military with more being offered for export all around the world, most notably in Poland.

K2PL

Class: Main Battle Tank
Developed: 1995-2014
Service: 2014+
Vehicles Built: cca 200
Operators: South Korea, Poland

The K2 Black Panther is currently possibly the most advanced mass-produced Main Battle Tank in the world. It was designed sometimes in the early 2000s (even though the program itself was likely launched as early as 1995) to replace the aging K1 tank series, which were basically like a Korean equivalent to the older Abrams models, but not quite – Korea is a mountainous region, which is why these tanks emphasized, on one hand, mobility, and on the other hand, the capability to operate in difficult terrain. That’s why these tanks featured hydraulic, adjustable suspension, giving them an edge in the hilly parts of the country.

The Black Panther itself weighs 55 tons and is well-protected. The armor is, of course, composite (and secret) and is said to be able to withstand a hit from a 120mm APFSDS round, fired from a gun with 55 caliber barrel length. The mobility is provided by a German MTU MT883 Ka-501 diesel with the later production models being fitted with an indigenous 1500hp Doosan DV27K power pack. The German engines were adopted because the Korean power unit still had problems by the time the production was supposed to launch

The tank is also equipped with an in-arm hydraulic suspension, allowing it to “sit” (lowering its silhouette in defensive position) or tilt to all sides to improve its 120mm L/55 indigenous gun elevation as needed. The gun is controlled by an extremely advanced FCS and can fire unique modern ammunition. Around two hundred of these vehicles were built for the South Korean military with more being offered for export all around the world, most notably in Poland.

Vehicle Traits

• Armored: This vehicle's armor can withstand a lot of punishment, allowing it to survive even serious firefights.
• Heavy Weapon: This vehicle carries one of the largest weapons around with significantly increased damage per shot.
• Adjustable Suspension: This vehicle features a hydraulic suspension that allows you to manually change its ground clearance.
• Advanced Hydraulic Suspension:This vehicle's advanced hydraulic suspension allows you to tilt its hull to the front, to the rear and to each side for improved gun elevation and depression angles.
• Designate Target: This vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within its line of sight. Designated targets are marked to other players and take increased damage.
• Hybrid Engine: This vehicle's engine is partially electric, which ensures excellent mobility and stealth. This engine can't be set on fire and its repairs are quicker.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	120mm K279 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	620	830 mm	1,750 m/s	7.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	120mm K279 Mod.1 APFSDS	APFSDS	193,575	630	880 mm	1,800 m/s	7.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
3	120mm K277 HEAT-MP	HEAT-MP	Stock	744	920 mm	1,200 m/s	7.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
4	120mm K280 HEAT	HEAT-MP	178,225	780	960 mm	1,400 m/s	7.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
5	120mm KSTAM-II HEAT-TA	HEAT-TA	126,380	550	650 mm	751 m/s	7.50 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 %
6	7.62mm AP	AP	Stock	8	18 mm	855 m/s	5.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.15 ° Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 800 Burst Fire Rate: 400.00 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 10 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °

Upgrades

Armor

K2 Black Panther Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	970 mm (vs AP) 1,065 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	1,025 mm (vs AP) 2,080 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	ERA Kit (Gen 3)	50% (vs AP) 80% (vs HEAT)
All data about the K2 armor ar classified. However, according to the producer, the tank's frontal armor can withstand a hit from any modern 120mm APFSDS round.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
120mmSingle	120mm Hyundai CN08 L/55 Smoothbore Cannon	Stock	Stock	1.79 s	7.50 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -11.0° / 20.0° Depression/Elevation incl. Suspension: -16.0° / 23.0° Ammo: 120mm K279 APFSDS 120mm K277 HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP
120mmMagazine	120mm Hyundai CN08 L/55 Smoothbore Cannon Magazine Autoloader	32,000	300,000	1.79 s	13.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Clip Magazine Size: 3 Burst Fire Rate: 15.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -11.0° / 20.0° Depression/Elevation incl. Suspension: -16.0° / 23.0° Ammo: 120mm K279 APFSDS 120mm K277 HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP
120mmReadyRack	120mm Hyundai CN08 L/55 Smoothbore Cannon Ready Rack	32,000	300,000	1.79 s	9.50 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Ready Rack Magazine Size: 3 Burst Fire Rate: 15.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -11.0° / 20.0° Depression/Elevation incl. Suspension: -16.0° / 23.0° Ammo: 120mm K279 APFSDS 120mm K277 HEAT-MP 7.62mm AP

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU MB 873 Ka-500 1500 hp Diesel engine	Stock	Stock	70 km/h	30 km/h	5.26 s (0 to 32 km/h) 28.80 s (0 to Max Speed)	37.09°	8 %
MTU MB 873 Ka-501 1650 hp Diesel engine	63,000	600,000	75 km/h	30 km/h	4.80 s (0 to 32 km/h) 30.27 s (0 to Max Speed)	37.10°	8 %
Doosan DST 1500 hp Hybrid Engine	2,160,300	10,240,000	55 km/h	32 km/h	2.93 s (0 to 32 km/h) 10.46 s (0 to Max Speed)	37.08°	0 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
Spall Liner	24,000	225,000	Hit points are increased by 400
Enhanced Module Maintenance Kit	360,050	1,710,000	Increases the repair speed of internal modules by 30% Increase the protection of internal modules by 15%
M82 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 4 charges Takes 35s to recharge Duration: 10s
M90 Smoke Grenades	5,000	75,000	Comes with 8 charges Takes 25s to recharge Duration: 10s
KAPS Hard Kill APS	79,000	750,000	Automatic Hard Kill APS Target Acquisition Range: 150m Charges: 4 Cooldown: 5s Angle of Effect 360°
Improved Gun Stabilizer	Stock	Stock	Overall accuracy while moving is improved by 20%
Upgraded Fire Control System Sensors	Stock	Stock	Reduces the accuracy penalties for firing and traversing the hull.
Loading Mechanism Upgrade #1	95,000	900,000	Rate of fire is increased by 10%
Ammo Rack Upgrade #1	95,000	900,000	Burst rate of fire is increased by 50%
Gun Breech Upgrade #1	95,000	900,000	Magazine capacity is increased by 1
Loading Mechanism Upgrade #2	142,000	1,350,000	Rate of fire is increased by 10%
Ammo Rack Upgrade #2	142,000	1,350,000	Burst rate of fire is increased by 50%
Gun Breech Upgrade #2	142,000	1,350,000	Magazine capacity is increased by 1
Improved target Tracker	720,100	3,410,000	Vision range is increased by 25m Target designation duration increased by 5 secs
Improved Gunner Optics	Stock	Stock	Accuracy is improved by 10%
Improved Torsion Bars	16,000	150,000	Suspension durability increased by 40%
Stage 2 Kit	118,150	1,090,000	Acceleration is increased by 15% Hull traverse rate is increased by 10% Turret traverse rate is increased by 10%
Stock Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 87.5% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 72.7%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	9,500	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Universal Retrofit Slot	270,040	Unlocks Universal retrofit slot.
Kwon Han	12,150	Unlocks commander Kwon Han.
41,200 Reputation	135,020	Provides an injection of 41,200 Reputation.
41,200 Reputation	135,020	Provides an injection of 41,200 Reputation.
41,200 Reputation	135,020	Provides an injection of 41,200 Reputation.
41,200 Reputation	135,020	Provides an injection of 41,200 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
Suspension	Dynamic Suspension	Stock	N/A	0.25 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: This vehicle can lower its suspension to become stealthier and more accurate at the cost of mobility and vision range. Additionally, it can also tilt its hull to improve its gun depression and elevation angles. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Designate	Designate Target	72,000	N/A	2.5 s	10 s	15 s	Toggle
Description: A target designated by this ability will remain spotted for its duration and will receive increased damage. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.