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| Specification | K151 Raycolt | Mercedes-Benz short-bonnet trucks |
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| Type | Light utility vehicle Infantry mobility vehicle[source] | — |
| Place of origin | South Korea[source] | — |
| In service | 2017–present[source] | — |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | — |
| Designer | Kia Motors[source] | — |
| Designed | 2014 |
Short wheelbase: 4,900 millimeters (16.1 ft) Long wheelbase: 5,950 millimeters (19.52 ft)[source]
Width
Single source2,195 millimeters (7.201 ft)[source]
Long wheelbase
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Single sourceShort wheelbase: 1,980 millimeters (6.50 ft) Long wheelbase: 2,750 millimeters (9.02 ft)[source]
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Single sourceShort wheelbase: 5,700 kilograms (12,600 lb) Long wheelbase: 7,000 kilograms (15,000 lb)[source]
(driver), more depending on configuration
Single source1 (driver), more depending on configuration[source]
Maximum; Maximum speed
Single source130 km/h (81 mph)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single source560–640 km (350–400 mi)[source]
Hyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel
Single sourceHyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel 225 hp (168 kW)[source]
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| Manufacturer | Kia Motors[source] | Daimler-Benz (1959–1995) Freightliner (1975–1991) Iran Khodro Diesel Company (1979–present)[source] |
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| Unit cost | Standard cabin: ₩ 100 million Armored cabin: ₩ 150 million (2018) Export variants: ₩ 200 million (2023)[source] | — |
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| Produced | 2016–present[source] | — |
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| Variants | See Variants[source] | — |
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| Passengers | 1–7[source] | — |
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| Armor | Samyang Comtech Ceramic / Polymer matrix composites ( STANAG 4569 level 2–3 )[source] | — |
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| Main armament | It can be armed with Weapons such as the: AT-1K Raybolt ATGM K4 grenade launcher K16 machine gun M60 machine gun M240 machine gun Mk 19 grenade launcher WKM-Bm heavy machine gun UKM-2000P machine gun[source] | — |
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| Power/weight | 32.14–39.47 hp/t (23.96–29.43 kW/t)[source] | — |
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| Payload capacity | 1,000–3,000 kg (2,200–6,600 lb) depending on configuration[source] | — |
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| Transmission | Hyundai Powertech A8TR1 8-speed automatic[source] | — |
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| Suspension | 4x4 wheeled[source] | — |
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| Ground clearance | 405–410 mm (15.9–16.1 in)[source] | — |
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| Fuel capacity | 76 liters (20 U.S. gal)[source] | — |
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| Role | light utility vehicle released[source] | — |
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| Source measurement | The KLTV Weapon Carrier, which is designated K151 in ROK service, was displayed in Asian Defense, Security & Crisis Management Exhibition and Conference (ADAS) 2016 and 2018 in Manila, Philippines, which is a huge market for military vehicles from Kia Motors. Kia announced that two KLTVs were in the Philippines during the ADAS 2018 event for testing.[source]K151 Raycolt · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The KLTV181 Armored Personnel Carrier variant, which is officially called K152 in ROK service, was presented in Defense Expo (DX) Korea 2018. The K151 Weapon Carrier was also displayed at the International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2018 in Karachi, Pakistan, as interest from the Pakistani Army on the vehicle was said to be high.[source]K151 Raycolt · History; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage The basic 4-door variant can carry one driver and three passengers , while a single-cab variant is also available. Modular compartments can be used on both single and double cab variants.[source]K151 Raycolt · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage Weapons can be mounted on the roof opening, including manually operated canopy weapon mounts or remote-controlled weapon systems. Weapon mounts could be for 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine guns, 40mm automatic grenade launchers, or anti-tank missiles.[source]K151 Raycolt · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage A 10 kW power generator can be added to provide power for RCWS and other equipment like communication radios and computers, special equipment and other electric-operated optional equipment.[source]K151 Raycolt · Design; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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| Production | — | 1959–present[source] |
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| Assembly | — | West Germany: Mannheim (medium-weight trucks) West Germany: Gaggenau (heavy trucks) Brazil: São Bernardo do Campo Iran: Tehran South Africa: East London[source] |
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| Class | — | Truck[source] |
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| Layout | — | FR layout[source] |
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| Successor | — | Freightliner FL-Series (in-direct)[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | West Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 9, row 8, cell 4; revision 1375919249; retrieved 2026-10-01 |
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