Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq - Executing missions in conflict areas (snipers, buried explosives, radio-activated explosives, or suicide bombings)
- Methods of development : Applying commercial parts to military purpose such as engine, transmission, body and frame, etc.
- Modification of commercial vehicles : It’s not provided continuous warranty assurance and after-sales service.
Items | First-generation (1977~) | Second-generation (1997~) | Third-generation(2016~) |
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Smaill-size | '78 ¼-ton standard vehicle |
'97 civilian jeeps for military |
New 1/4-ton follow-up-vehicle |
'80 1¼-ton standard vehicle |
'03 Improvement of capabilities |
Light tactical vehicle |
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Medium-size | '77 2½-ton standard vehicle |
'03 Improvement of capabilities |
New 2½-ton, 5ton follow-up-vehicle |
'77 5-ton standard vehicle |
'03 Improvement of capabilities |
Medium tactical vehicle |
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Large-size | '01 commercial trucks for military use |
Large tactical vehicle |
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Remarks | Localization of U.S. vehicles | Improvement of performances Mounting Kia own-developed engines |
Developing Korean unique model (Realizing world-class quality and performance) |