Poland considers purchase of Korean K2 tanks

Poland is considering the possibility of acquiring Korean K2 tanks with the localization of production.

According to Caliber.Az, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaschak announced this on Tuesday.

“I got acquainted with the proposal to buy Korean K2 tanks. Cooperation implies a high level of Polonization, which will give impetus to the development of the Polish military industry,” he wrote on Twitter.

Będziemy konsekwentnie zwiększać potencjał pancerny Sił Zbrojnych RP. Zapoznałem się z ofertą zakupu koreańskich czołgów K2. Współpraca będzie zakładała wysoki poziom polonizacji, który da impuls rozwojowy polskiej zbrojeniówce. pic.twitter.com/Qq0TrEF3ID

— Mariusz Błaszczak (@mblaszczak) May 31, 2022

The K2 Black Panther tank is produced by the South Korean corporation Hyundai Rotem, from which Ukraine purchased ten high-speed electric trains before Euro 2012. With a mass of 55 tons, the tank, thanks to an 1500 hp engine. Capable of accelerating up to 75 km / h. It is equipped with a 120 mm cannon, which is capable of firing up to 15 rounds per minute.

After the Russian attack on Ukraine, Poland delivered more than 200 T-72 tanks to Ukraine. She hopes to compensate for these losses with German Leopard tanks.

In addition, on April 5, Poland signed a contract for the supply of 250 American Abrams tanks for the Polish Army.