TYPE 88
SERIES OF MAIN BATTLE TANKS
VARIANTS OF THE SERIES
FMBT 2010
- Projected future variant.
K-1 [1st Production Batch]
- Initial production version.
K-1 [2nd Production Batch]
- Improved production version.
K-1 [Minerollers]
- Version fitted with minerollers.
K-1 [Pre-Production]
- Version produced for troop trials.
K-1 [ARV]
- Armoured recovery vehicle.
K-1 [AVLB]
- Bridgelaying version utilising a scissors bridge.
K-1A1
- Improved version.
XK1 PV-1
- Automative testing rig with a dummy turret.
XK1 PV-2
- Full functional fire control test rig.
Prototype [Cast]
- Suspected mock-up fitted with a cast front turret.
Prototype [M60 Engine decks]
- Suspected mock-up fitted with M60 type engine decks
Type 88
- General designation for the vehicle family.
GENERAL RECOGNITION POINTS
Six roadwheels with sideplates above.
Double angle glacis plate.
Raised engine compartment.
Six section louvred engine exhaust ports on rear
WEBSITES
K1 Main Battle Tank [Army Technology]
Korean K1 Tank [Kiwi Tracks]
Type 88 K1 Main Battle Tank [FAS]
Weapon System K1[Agency for Defense Development]
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