Poland's New Combat Tank Needs to Chill Out

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  • čas přidán 20. 03. 2023
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    The South Korean K-2 Black Panther has a fascinating history. In the same way the Japanese relied on Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to produce their T90 and Type 10 main battle tanks, the South Koreans turned to Hyundai Rotem, an affiliate of the Hyundai Motor Group, to provide improved performance in the 21st century network battle environment through improved ergonomics and digitalization.
    Written by: Chris Cappy and Armando Duarte Galán
    Edited by: Savvy Studios
    It carries a three-man crew consisting of the commander, gunner, and driver protected by NBC capability, inertial navigation, and a GPS battlefield management system networked with identification friend or foe (IFF). The panoramic sights of the gunner and commander are stabilized in two axes and include a thermal imager and laser rangefinder, allowing for day and night observation to improve situational awareness. And to top it off, the cabin is fitted with an air-conditioning system and an interface that allows the tank to be operated by just two or one crewman.
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  • @Taskandpurpose
    @Taskandpurpose  Před rokem +309

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    • @iamnotacriminal
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    • @memelephant
      @memelephant Před rokem +4

      Japanese Type 90 is not T-90, that is a russian tank

    • @waaaakkkkk
      @waaaakkkkk Před rokem

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    • @rocko7711
      @rocko7711 Před rokem

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  • @just_a_turtle_chad
    @just_a_turtle_chad Před rokem +5782

    Poland just wants to make sure history doesn't repeat itself.

  • @nolancampbell6139
    @nolancampbell6139 Před rokem +2151

    I am retired US Army officer. I have served in. Direct fire combat with both Poland and South Korea. I say this: hell yes!!! Go and bring it my friends. May God bless you!

    • @wootle
      @wootle Před rokem +17

      which god? and how do blessings work?

    • @greyowl8279
      @greyowl8279 Před rokem +110

      Thank you very much. Respect and greetings from Poland to you, Sir.

    • @mikebrase5161
      @mikebrase5161 Před rokem +92

      Worked with Polish SF in Iraq. I'd go to war with those guys any day.

    • @carlosiglesias9588
      @carlosiglesias9588 Před rokem

      Bullshit ! What direct combat with Poland , and Korea ??

    • @giovanni-ed7zq
      @giovanni-ed7zq Před rokem +35

      did ya hear russia deploying t-54 and t-55 tanks in ukraine to fight abrams, challenger and leopard tanks. they ran out of t-62 from the looks of it. soon russia will be deploying t-34 and kv-1 tanks to ukraine.

  • @pathfinderpolska
    @pathfinderpolska Před rokem +873

    I am from Poland and we know about that. We had a choice to buy from Germany and wait 10 years or buy from Korea and wait 2 years

    • @AlexVergo764
      @AlexVergo764 Před 10 měsíci

      I trust Korean quality control over something from the German state now adays. Buying from them is setting yourself up to get a product with quality control issues built by Indigent refugees for the purpose getting fake government jobs to cover up Germany's ongoing collapse😂

    • @kingniko28
      @kingniko28 Před 10 měsíci +106

      I think everything fit the needs of Poland. its cheaper, it can be domestically manufactured in Poland, its driven by 3 crew members, etc

    • @tonyyates2012
      @tonyyates2012 Před 9 měsíci +71

      I'd argue that Poland got a better tank.

    • @user-yk7gd5fw2f
      @user-yk7gd5fw2f Před 9 měsíci +1

      В итоге, очередной раздел пшекии

    • @Clingerman93
      @Clingerman93 Před 9 měsíci +14

      Didn't Poland recently buy like 100+ of some of our M1A1 Abrams?

  • @piotrovitz
    @piotrovitz Před rokem +627

    There is a common understanding betwin those two nations. Both Korea and Poland share quite similar histories when it comes to their geopolitics. Historically speaking, being surrounded by Germany and Russia was not much different than by China and Japan.

    • @wiciuwiciu2783
      @wiciuwiciu2783 Před rokem +88

      Funny thing, that once Germany allied Japan and now China allied Russia.
      Also how similiar they was and they are now.

    • @polishonion459
      @polishonion459 Před rokem +14

      @@illliiilillllilllili
      I highly doubt Japan has any plans for expansion

    • @mateuszzimon8216
      @mateuszzimon8216 Před rokem +19

      @@polishonion459 i think they want Kurill Islands...

    • @user-qe5qv2kv8h
      @user-qe5qv2kv8h Před rokem +33

      러시아도 바로 옆입니다.
      러시아와 전쟁도 대비해야 살아남습니다

    • @blekota79
      @blekota79 Před rokem +21

      정확히. 당신은 평화를 원합니다. 전쟁을 준비하십시오. 한국에서 온 친구들에게 인사드립니다.

  • @joecanis484
    @joecanis484 Před rokem +1574

    Korea is such a cool country. I served there in the 8th Army HQ in 1965. Compared to the Korea then, today's Korea has achieved so much and is such an accomplished nation. I am so proud of the progress they have made and applaud their ingenuity. I support them as if had been born there. BTW, great tank and I think the fact that Poland has arranged an acquisition program for the K2PL, speaks volumes about the tanks abilities. Poland continues to be faced with looking down the barrels of Russian aggression. If the K2PL were not up to the challenge, Poland's assessment would have caused them to look elsewhere.

    • @leesh342
      @leesh342 Před rokem +174

      Thank you for your service, protecting freedom of our country and the globe. From Korean

    • @nonana.
      @nonana. Před rokem +100

      South Korea and the United States have been together for over 70 years in Korea, and have fought together in many years of full-scale war in Korea and Vietnam.
      Even if there is a conflict between the policies of the two governments, regardless of it, the support and love of Korean and American citizens for each other will continue without change.
      30 years ago, while serving in the military, I also had several military exercises with USFK.
      Thank you for your service. Sir.

    • @samh.6788
      @samh.6788 Před rokem +37

      Hell yeah man, it's a great country. I'm here for another 6 months at 2 CAB, fight tonight!

    • @CBRN-115
      @CBRN-115 Před rokem +51

      The American brothers in arms are always welcome here. May our alliance be ever strong

    • @PrograError
      @PrograError Před rokem +11

      I think they had tried to look at the traditional suppliers but it was a no go on all fronts. Plus Poland is bulking up.

  • @Joseph-eh4rs
    @Joseph-eh4rs Před rokem +907

    Incidentally, 2nd shipment of K2 just arrived in Poland this week (21 April, 2023) 3 months ahead of schedule. Impressive!

    • @akhilajael
      @akhilajael Před rokem +80

      What is impressive is that you came from the future, for it was March 26 when you posted but saying that was April 21st....

    • @marianmariuszb
      @marianmariuszb Před rokem +22

      @@akhilajael It's not impressive, it's just wibbly wobbly... time-y wimey... stuff.

    • @dasboot5903
      @dasboot5903 Před rokem +10

      According to plan ..... and on schedule !!!!

    • @seanmarshall5463
      @seanmarshall5463 Před rokem +14

      Koreans are out here trying to be to the tank industry what Japan is to the car industry lol

    • @jwb1227
      @jwb1227 Před rokem +48

      @@akhilajael The speed of Korean deliveries are well known. In this case, the delivery speed was so lightening fast, it broke the space-time continuum... and traveled to the future after the cargo ship reached 88 MPH...

  • @Matt-rw9py
    @Matt-rw9py Před rokem +515

    South Korea and Poland have similar history of having been invaded from every direction over the centuries and I also believe that both nations have similar characteristics of being humble, of having a very strong work ethic, honesty, high sense of urgency and excessive over-deliverance because of the past harsh times, to a slight advantage for South Korea. Poland still has to do some catching-up with South Korea but we are on our very way to achieving that asap. I hope South Korea and Poland develop strong economic and cultural ties in the near future. Thank you my South Korean friends from Poland! Come visit Poland!

    • @Passportbroski
      @Passportbroski Před rokem +48

      So true!! Cheers from Korea 🎉

    • @wannaflyme
      @wannaflyme Před rokem +31

      Hello from Korea. Thanks. 🎉

    • @Matt-rw9py
      @Matt-rw9py Před rokem +23

      @@wannaflyme Hello my friend! Thanks for the Korean tanks!

    • @wannaflyme
      @wannaflyme Před rokem +22

      @@Matt-rw9py Well, thank the Hyundai Rotem. Hehehe.
      Peace to Poland!!!♥

    • @marshalloh5206
      @marshalloh5206 Před rokem +26

      Both Korea and Poland have been suffered by neighboring bullies last several hundred years, or longer. Hope this arms deal help two countries get much closer militarily and economically, with my full support from here in San Francisco.

  • @greysonjones5429
    @greysonjones5429 Před 9 měsíci +204

    My grandpa was a marine who fought in the Korean War (he was present for the battle of the chosin reservoir), and so I consider the Koreans my brothers. I'm so very proud of them for all of the bootstrapping they've done to get to this point. Not only are their cultural exports taking over the globe, they're also creating weapons to protect people around the world.

    • @nimmi_ssibal
      @nimmi_ssibal Před 9 měsíci +27

      My utmost respect and gratitude to your grandpa's service, who fought for freedom and democracy, and was not afraid to devote his blood, sweat, and tears, when Korea was nothing more than a poverty laden powerless nation.
      From Korea ❤

    • @user-ck3tl7gu6w
      @user-ck3tl7gu6w Před 8 měsíci +27

      한국인들은 한국전쟁에 참여한 외국 군인들에게 고마운 마음을 갖고 있습니다. 할아버지의 건강을 기원합니다. 고맙습니다.

    • @isaacdavis7979
      @isaacdavis7979 Před 8 měsíci +15

      ​​@@user-ck3tl7gu6w my Country Britiain fought in the Korean War and I'm British and I support and like South Korea 🇰🇷 🤝🇬🇧 .

    • @hobbyisflex
      @hobbyisflex Před 7 měsíci +14

      Thanks to the profound sacrifices made by your grandfather, we have the Republic of Korea we have today. We are grateful for his efforts.

    • @user-jq9ll9yk8y
      @user-jq9ll9yk8y Před 7 měsíci +9

      I am truly grateful for my grandfather's dedication.
      It is because of their struggles and sacrifices that we have the country we have today.

  • @blacksheepdog6969
    @blacksheepdog6969 Před rokem +1575

    the koreans literally took the best aspects of western tanks and combined them into one. german gun and powertrain, american fire controls, french systems like the autoloader, etc.

    • @USSAnimeNCC-
      @USSAnimeNCC- Před rokem +219

      So it's Frankenstank

    • @MostlyPennyCat
      @MostlyPennyCat Před rokem +85

      Fire control was from Thales though?
      So French, I don't think there's anything from America on this tank, which is not surprising because of their Draconian export controls.

    • @sinisterisrandom8537
      @sinisterisrandom8537 Před rokem +95

      @@USSAnimeNCC- A Frankenstein would imply using parts from those countries to build your tank. This tank though isn't using any parts from those said countries aside prob the M2 browning but a lot of countries use it since it was exported. Everything is fully made in Korea. It's the concepts though that he meant.

    • @BaconNationChannel
      @BaconNationChannel Před rokem +28

      and can actually arty. Thats pretty insane

    • @jd_99
      @jd_99 Před rokem +4

      …and hopefully not the native ‘engine grenades after 7 years’ bit

  • @44lucas
    @44lucas Před rokem +327

    "So Poland, would you like Leopards, Abrams or Black Panthers?"
    "Yes"

    • @PiotrPilinko
      @PiotrPilinko Před rokem +62

      @@M3rl1n177 Most of T-72 are in Ukraine already. The same is true for PT-91. T-55 belongs rather to the museum...

    • @Rabarbarzynca
      @Rabarbarzynca Před rokem +31

      @@M3rl1n177 Hey, T-55s are out of land forces, last ones were scrapped in late 90-ties. T-72s and PT-91s are on the way to Ukraine. Leo will most likely go that way as well as soon as enough Abrams and K2s get operational. It is just big mess right now. 😅

    • @58long
      @58long Před rokem +8

      "Tak"

    • @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing
      @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing Před rokem +5

      The Russians actually went and jacked an IS-3 from a Ukraine museum to press it into service, lol
      And as on brand as ever, Ukrainian forces repo'd it.

    • @0El_Presidente0
      @0El_Presidente0 Před rokem +7

      ​@@WindFireAllThatKindOfThing it's half-way true. Separatists "non Russian" forces used IS-3 back in 2014.
      Surprisingly with little to no effect

  • @danieljay2694
    @danieljay2694 Před rokem +94

    Black Panther is also very adaptable to the natural environment. In Korea, temperatures exceed 40 degrees Celsius in summer and drop to minus 30 degrees Celsius in winter. There's no problem with the operation.

    • @averagerecon9777
      @averagerecon9777 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Here in Alberta Canada, we have a similar shift of 80 degrees Celsius, up to +40c in the summer and -40c in the winter or lower at the height of January, unlike the K2 im
      Not sure how our leopard 2a4m’s perform in that cold.

    • @user-vd6wz5cw6e
      @user-vd6wz5cw6e Před 27 dny

      @@averagerecon9777what the h… are you live in some type of hell? I can’t survive like that condition

    • @averagerecon9777
      @averagerecon9777 Před 26 dny

      @@user-vd6wz5cw6ewell, it isn’t fun I’ll say that much, it’s hard on everything from houses to cars, pipes, etc… I guess it’s a kind of hell…hahahaha

  • @kyouhyung
    @kyouhyung Před rokem +448

    "If we had tanks"
    "if we only had tanks"
    - From the diary of a South Korean soldier during the Korean War
    It's no secret that South Korean military is deeply traumatized with being outgunned and out-tanked.

    • @dongleseon8785
      @dongleseon8785 Před rokem +81

      Plus, they are addicted to artillery apparently. Koreans jokingly call their ministry of defense as a ministry of gun.

    • @simonhwang6787
      @simonhwang6787 Před rokem

      ​@@user-ix7xj6vw5d plz leaning more history....

    • @useritiswhatitis4655
      @useritiswhatitis4655 Před rokem +1

      @@user-ix7xj6vw5d Didn't you know? Americans know everything. You think you know yourself? You don't, you need an American to tell you what you are and what your history is.

    • @l6k007
      @l6k007 Před rokem +16

      That T-34-85 from USSR to North Korea was invincible for us for sure… So we prepared K2

    • @tmrrhph5531
      @tmrrhph5531 Před rokem +3

      ​@@l6k007 Well, sometimes we think we prepared too hard lol

  • @Jytami
    @Jytami Před rokem +585

    Funny thing that Hyundai Rotem is also a very successful Train manufacturer and is just coincidentally delivering around 300 trams for Warsaw

    • @whiskeyriver2516
      @whiskeyriver2516 Před rokem +77

      Poland's buying Korean Jun-Cha and Jun-Cha lol. The Korean language strikes again!

    • @busyhoneybee4517
      @busyhoneybee4517 Před rokem +46

      Actually Hyundai Rotem's major business field is Rail locomotives and passenger cars including subway.

    • @times4937
      @times4937 Před rokem +36

      Hyunday won the open tender because it offered the best conditions, the funniest thing is that 60% of the components in the Hyunday tram intended for Warsaw will flow to Korea from Poland. Poland is a significant producer of trams (PESA, Solaris), which are used in many European cities Berlin, Moscow, Budapest ...., so there is a relatively large market of manufacturers of components for this type of vehicles.

    • @stanisawdebski8897
      @stanisawdebski8897 Před rokem +7

      Yes that is true they come with first batch K2 and K9

    • @stephendwyer4659
      @stephendwyer4659 Před rokem +4

      Hyundai also produce excavators. Hardly what you would call refined though. That's why we call them Dirty Undies. They work but they're kinda shitty.

  • @Fabricio-rz7do
    @Fabricio-rz7do Před rokem +745

    Poland-Korea cooperation is growing, in terms of military Poland bought also Korean howitzers and fighterjets, Warsaw has bought more than 200 Korean Hundai trams in recent years, there is LG-Chem battery factory that is operating near Wroclaw and which will be extended to become one of the largest factories of this type in Europe.

    • @knoll9812
      @knoll9812 Před rokem +47

      Korea willing to share technology

    • @Donciu89
      @Donciu89 Před rokem +69

      It's actually LG Energy Solution, in 2021 they employed above 17k ppl, now it's more like 21k. I've worked there for a while, it's quite high-tech. There are also other Korean companies in Poland, for example I have a Samsung fridge manufactured locally. Still, propably the biggest korean investition will be the second nuclear power plant, the first one gonna be build by US.

    • @katguy922
      @katguy922 Před rokem +58

      Korea and Poland might as well just sign an alliance

    • @terencewilliamhull3166
      @terencewilliamhull3166 Před rokem +7

      @@Donciu89 US built nuclear power plant ?? Where in Poland?? Second nuclear plant will be from S Korea, Samsung will build it?? You beleive this ??

    • @Donciu89
      @Donciu89 Před rokem +30

      @@terencewilliamhull3166 what to believe? Westinghouse just won the first concract with their AP1000 reactors, the power plant gonna be build in Lubiatowo-Kopalino. The second one will be a joint-venture by polish PGE and korean Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP). The localisation is Piątnów, there are planned two APR1400 reactors.

  • @WingManDK
    @WingManDK Před rokem +172

    K2 is a really amazing tank. Some people downplay K2 but realistically it's made by hard-working people and quilty product producers. Yes, it's made fast only because they don't stop working 24/7 to keep the timeline by South Korea which they had promised to be delivered.

    • @gwangwoojung5977
      @gwangwoojung5977 Před rokem +8

      Yes, I couldn't agree more.

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem +17

      S.Korea is a global leader in manufacturing technology in several areas, including mold manufacturing and large ship engines. Additionally, Korea is considered world-class in the field of chemistry.
      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet. By importing Aegis ships from Korea, we can also acquire the world's best AESA radar and missiles.

    • @mteagleworld
      @mteagleworld Před 7 měsíci

      @@ganekimI believe all aegis ships have radars from Raytheon and Lockheed Martin. They can't freely export those.

    • @GaegolMaster
      @GaegolMaster Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@mteagleworld Korea's next-generation destroyers(KDDX) will be equipped with Korea-developed Aegis systems and will be integrated with the already developed M-SAM and L-SAM sea models and supersonic anti-ship missiles using vertical launch tubes instead of the many defective SM-2 and SM-6.

    • @GaegolMaster
      @GaegolMaster Před 7 měsíci +1

      @@mteagleworld There is not much difference between Korea and the United States in radar technology. Korea has already surpassed Israel and the United States in terms of HW.
      The AESA radar was also taken away by the U.S. from what Japan developed. The powerful part of the United States is the collection of enemy electromagnetic waves and information warfare using them.
      This is hard to keep up with.
      However, this is not the function of radar. The reason why Korea makes KF-21 is because U.S.-made equipment is frequently broken, parts are easily discontinued, and AS is not working properly.
      Boeing didn't even let the commercially available capacitor repair itself and asked for $1 million for this simple repair.
      This immorality of the United States has weakened the country.

  • @changsoojun1983
    @changsoojun1983 Před 7 měsíci +34

    There is one thing missing.
    When designing the K2, not only the technology of Western tanks but also the technology of the Russian T-80U was used as a reference. South Korea got the T80U from Russia in mid 90s and made a battalion of T-80U in the third Armored Brigade which has three K1 battalions and one T-80u. I was told that the armor parts and auto loader parts were good reference for K2.

    • @snowmochi1373
      @snowmochi1373 Před 5 měsíci +4

      I heard American soldiers love training in Korea because they actually get to train against Rusian T80U. It makes training even more realistic haha

    • @rtb4619
      @rtb4619 Před 5 dny

      Yeah, it was called 불곰사업(Brownbear project). Got a lot of T80U and its tech in exchange of debt.

  • @HouseholdDog
    @HouseholdDog Před rokem +203

    Koreans are great engineers. Maybe the best.
    My dad did a mechanical engineering degree in the late fifties, in Australia.
    At least 90% of the class was Korean.

    • @reinach77
      @reinach77 Před 3 měsíci

      And the conclusion of that is that Australia has the best universities?

    • @HouseholdDog
      @HouseholdDog Před 3 měsíci

      @@reinach77 I'll let you form your own conclusions.

  • @MostlyPennyCat
    @MostlyPennyCat Před rokem +1112

    I believe Poland even has a full technology transfer allowing them to design, build and sell their own variants to other nations.
    Poland will become the arsenal of Europe.

    • @Simonix23
      @Simonix23 Před rokem +38

      Currently we don't have money for that. There was a project of PL-01 Concept but it was never implemented

    • @XanderPLXE
      @XanderPLXE Před rokem +59

      @@Simonix23 It was designed by one polish company with company from UK and it was not MBT but infantry fighting vehicle. It was supposed to transport 6 soldiers inside. Army had nothing to do with IT.

    • @thelordofcringe
      @thelordofcringe Před rokem +91

      @Memer6669 In 2013. Considering poland is spending like 2.5% of its budget on military now, (and raising to 5%!!!!!) and Germany is refusing to fix their military while pretending more money being spent matters, Poland has no choice but to build that industry.

    • @SCH292
      @SCH292 Před rokem +100

      Imagine buying tanks from Germany they don't allow YOU to do basic maintenance, simple DYI repair and don't allow you to pre-order simple spare parts like tracks to keep in storage for DYI repair. 🤣

    • @LordDucarius
      @LordDucarius Před rokem +5

      Perfect, I hope this time they can hold out more than a month 😂

  • @googleforestsnowflower83
    @googleforestsnowflower83 Před rokem +62

    _Hyundai Rotem has implemented a secret strategy in the design of their K2 tank, which involves reducing its weight and making its defense system similar to that of the Leopard tank. The key to this strategy is the use of ultra-high-strength steel plates, which is a complex technology that was first introduced in the world by Hyundai Rotem. This technology, known as Giga Steel, allows the K2 tank to exhibit the same level of defense as the Leopard 2A7 tank._

    • @gibmeleclercplz6025
      @gibmeleclercplz6025 Před 8 měsíci +3

      This is the power of design. 2a7 has relatively wide composite armor, but K2 only has thick composite armor inserted in the front. K2 instead used LWR and reactive armor to automate moving the turret quickly in the direction of enemy threats.

    • @eyyze
      @eyyze Před 4 měsíci

      I love those PR statements; "yes, we're so much better! what? they also have progressed past 1980s in terms of metallurgy and make their tanks from similar stuff? naaah, nooo way" lol.

  • @skierskymichael2681
    @skierskymichael2681 Před rokem +49

    There is now trust to Westeuropean partners of Poland, especially Germany. From this reason (there are more) a cooperation beetwen Poland and South Korea is a very good choice. Both nations have something common…I hope this cooperation gives Poland a chance to develop new technologies. Poland has very good engeeniers , solid workers and a big potential. Korea made last decades a huge progress- an amazing country. 🇵🇱🇰🇷

  • @Mastah2006
    @Mastah2006 Před rokem +429

    The Poles played it beautifully. Instead of hemorrhaging money to sustain Leopards they will become a dealership for Korean Arms Industry.
    They're really think ahead. Well played.

    • @jwb1227
      @jwb1227 Před rokem +39

      And don't forget the K2 "dealer" MRO service centers that will be built in Poland to service all of EU/NATO. If Poland plays this right, this deal could make money for Poland when other countries start buying the K2.

    • @stiepanholkien605
      @stiepanholkien605 Před rokem +1

      @@jwb1227 I hope so, but we already were in a position to play EU and US off of each other, but instead two biggest parties kissed ass of their favorite side and argued about whose ass is more kiss worthy.

    • @terencewilliamhull3166
      @terencewilliamhull3166 Před rokem +5

      @@jwb1227 I agree. This deal will allow Poland to start paying back ALL the money lent to them by the EU up until now. Why won't Poland buy tanks/aircraft from EU countries??

    • @KellAnderson
      @KellAnderson Před rokem +1

      Ukrainian K2's when?

    • @DravgonPL
      @DravgonPL Před rokem +37

      @@terencewilliamhull3166 Because the only real, capable option from within the eu are german leopards, which poland tried to invest in and aquaire in bigger numbers, but Germany is a real pain in the ass to work with, promising mountains in the deals then would make you wait in order line so long that your citizens would be learning how to use the equipment in russian by the time its recived, they're so greedy and halfassed that they didn't even allow poland to modernize by themselves the tanks that they already bought from them. They honestly act like they don't even want to sell the products of their defense industry by the way they treat their customers lmao

  • @deanfirnatine7814
    @deanfirnatine7814 Před rokem +69

    Another selling factor for Poland is the Koreans actually work unlike everyone else apparently, they can produce tanks or anything else far faster than anyone else even in the US, they work and produce as if it is actually a war happening or soon will be which is what Poland felt they had to have.

    • @cacogenicist
      @cacogenicist Před rokem +6

      Many people literally work themselves to death in the RoK. A 70-hour workweek is definitely not unheard of there.

    • @jwb1227
      @jwb1227 Před rokem

      Korea is technically at war so yeah they do build tanks as if there is actually a war happening because they are!

    • @jlole9460
      @jlole9460 Před rokem +4

      ​@@cacogenicist no wonder why their birthrate is so low 😢

    • @funnyk2755
      @funnyk2755 Před rokem +3

      Don't forget highest suicide rate among OECD 😅

    • @oldleatherhandsfriends4053
      @oldleatherhandsfriends4053 Před rokem

      @@cacogenicist That's less than I work in the US.

  • @stoic_student90
    @stoic_student90 Před rokem +105

    Glory to Poland. My heart always stayed in Warszawa. Let my homeland's weapon defend Poland.

  • @rjlarose5271
    @rjlarose5271 Před rokem +43

    The best thing is they are going to build a K2 version specifically for Poland after they purchase the first batch. Then I believe SK and Poland are going to work together on the K3

  • @johnburke7253
    @johnburke7253 Před rokem +77

    Having worked with Koreans in the O&G industry there are few that are better at metallurgy, welding and a methodical approach to problems. Not surprised in the least.

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem

      S.Korea is a global leader in manufacturing technology in several areas, including mold manufacturing and large ship engines. Additionally, Korea is considered world-class in the field of chemistry.
      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet. By importing Aegis ships from Korea, we can also acquire the world's best AESA radar and missiles.

  • @joetaylor486
    @joetaylor486 Před rokem +659

    Hearing all of the above, I can't blame Poland for buying this tank in spades. It sounds like like a very impressive battlefield system: Superb survivability, decent agility, an unsurpassable defensive capability, hull-down, and an exceptionally lethal main gun.

    • @edwardkim8972
      @edwardkim8972 Před rokem +25

      Yes. This thing was built for hull down ambushes. Probably something they learned from the Swedish S tank.

    • @HanSolo__
      @HanSolo__ Před rokem +26

      @@edwardkim8972 How did you called my Swedish cheese wedge? 😆
      The thing with Poland is kinda similar to one in Ukraine. Poland is great for breeding horses, because it is a flat pancake. We can't use French model of stategy and tactics. We can't have 400x MBTs. GB has more than 200x Challengers, it won't do here. We can't keep 70 (Czech Rep) or 200x C1Ariete + some 8x8 Centauro "tank destroyers" (Italy) or even 370 MBT (Germany). 1000 modern MBTs is the minimum for such a pancake.

    • @marcinbazucki6919
      @marcinbazucki6919 Před rokem +15

      There is version for Poland K2PL. First batch will be oryginal K2 which will go on muddy terrain in east north were to heavy tank could sink and to mountains regions rest land will be protected by polish version K2, Abrams and Leopards.

    • @kerdart351
      @kerdart351 Před rokem +13

      @@HanSolo__ Saying Poland is a flat pancake is somewhat really funny, I like your comparison. ;-)
      Yep, France and UK have little risk of a ground invasion since they have fewer open combat area at their border (UK is an island, France is separated from Germany by the Rhine, from Spain, Switzerland and Italy by moutains, only open area is through belgium), and moreover all their neighboring countries are close allies now.
      Same for Italy, all neighboring countries are sepatared from it by moutains, and all are allies or friends.
      Poland on the other hand...is really at risk. Belarussia is on its way to be annexed and fully russified sooner or later.
      And if we're talking just about combat-ready tanks, this is even worse, France has around 220 Leclerc fully operationnal and modernized, while Germany doesn't want to say how many operationnal Leopard 2 they have...that's why France didn't give any Leclerc to Ukraine and Germany took so long to do it. Moreover, France can't produce more Leclerc...I don't know the numbers for UK and Italy.

    • @torokun
      @torokun Před rokem +19

      It’s probably one of the top 3 tanks of today’s time.

  • @John-mf6ky
    @John-mf6ky Před rokem +67

    South Korea is definitely underrated when it comes to manufacturing. I'm sure they'll only get bigger and better too.

    • @dennythedavinchi3832
      @dennythedavinchi3832 Před rokem

      Hyundai can build cars like Toyota's ultimate reliability but that looks unnecessary. The cars need to break so consumers buy more parts from them. Making car reliable also costs more.
      The U.S. manufacturers extend this notion too far and German manufacturers also follow the tread. S.K. follows between where reliability and unreliability.

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem +2

      S.Korea is a global leader in manufacturing technology in several areas, including mold manufacturing and large ship engines. Additionally, Korea is considered world-class in the field of chemistry.

    • @FightAgainstDogsPigs
      @FightAgainstDogsPigs Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@ganekim 국뽕질 좀 적당히 해라. 댓글마다 그 얘기 복붙하고 있냐

  • @siwykinol6053
    @siwykinol6053 Před rokem +81

    As a former tank mechanic in the 1st Warsaw Tank Brigade, I really appreciate the change of technology from Soviet to NATO's modern. The black panther will beat the communists regardless of which side of the world he is on the prowl.

    • @uxy1
      @uxy1 Před 9 měsíci

      Real man talking here! Dziękuję za służbę 🫡🫡 i pozdrawiam

  • @mateuszgrzyb1181
    @mateuszgrzyb1181 Před rokem +431

    From Polish perspective Korea is a great trade/technology partner. Years of succesfull collaboration in manufacturing our Krab howitzers, no interferences in our internal politics and shady, backstabbing deals with Russia (cough Germany cough France cough) and crucial diversification of suppliers (Uncle Sam got his piece of cake already).

    • @cyber_habanero
      @cyber_habanero Před rokem +1

      Maybe you should use some medicine against your cough instead posting nonsense and propaganda crap?
      Do you know that Germany even gives own Patriots to protect Poland? If US likes Poland so much, please can you pay for them now, so they don't need the most money from EU, where Germany is the biggest payer?

    • @sturmtiger7704
      @sturmtiger7704 Před rokem +33

      ❤🇵🇱🇵🇱🇵🇱❤️. From 🇰🇷

    • @JoshuaC923
      @JoshuaC923 Před rokem +12

      👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @Time4CakeAndSodomy
      @Time4CakeAndSodomy Před rokem +69

      It's also a major win for Korea, through Poland it gives them access to the European market. A true win-win situation.

    • @P01tava
      @P01tava Před rokem +32

      🇰🇷🇵🇱

  • @erf3176
    @erf3176 Před rokem +415

    The South Korean naval stuff doesn't look half bad either. They designed some landing platform ships for Indonessia... got the deal by agreeing to build part of it in the country. Then, they slightly made design modifications to sell essentially the same ship to the Phillipines and Peru. The PH ships are being partly built in Indonessia who helped broker the sale to PH. And Peru has feelers in South America with a possible sale to Brazil. Once they get those tanks built and maintained in Poland, Warsaw is gonna be their sales guy in Europe.

    • @IMGreg..
      @IMGreg.. Před rokem +18

      S Korea is going to have a large pool of customers to choose from.
      They only have 1 threat and don't operate an expeditionary force so they don't really have to worry about this tank being used against them.

    • @piotrd.4850
      @piotrd.4850 Před rokem +15

      KDX-III is a frakin' MONSTER

    • @davidgoodnow269
      @davidgoodnow269 Před rokem +2

      I hope so, too.

    • @JRock3091
      @JRock3091 Před rokem +20

      The ROK is no joke, one of the largest economy's in Asia, and a very capable modern military. They themselves I believe after the failure of Russia in Ukraine. The ROK would wipe the floor with North Korea.

    • @Allin7days
      @Allin7days Před rokem +28

      Korea was building steel armor plated turtle ship in 15th century!
      Korea is also #1 in building supertankers, plus semiconductors/ electronics industry.
      Furthermore, having a bad N. Korean brother threatening you all the time, all weapons are tested and constantly in military exercise with the US fleets. It's the 2nd most ready weapons.

  • @mieteksnopowiazaka5359
    @mieteksnopowiazaka5359 Před rokem +19

    A survey was published on one of the Polish portals - will France and Germany come to Poland's aid in the event of an attack by Russia, 97% answered NO... Hence the rush to buy weapons and equipment. K2 tanks are lighter than Abhrams and north-eastern regions of Poland, where the so-called The "Smolensk Gate" is quite waterlogged and the weight of the tank matters.

  • @LooxJJ
    @LooxJJ Před rokem +8

    What Koreans are selling is not just tank, but entire system. Hardware + 3M in Software (manufacturing / management / maintenance). So, the buyer does NOT have to rely on Korea to supply parts or services - they can produce all parts in accordance of their needs, manage the deployment, and also maintain them. Also, K2 is very modular - so it can adopt or upgrade per doctrinal changes.

  • @AlbertComelles1970
    @AlbertComelles1970 Před rokem +324

    Brilliantly explained as usual and kudos to Korean engineers! Congratulations Poland on your great decision!

  • @xy5870
    @xy5870 Před rokem +101

    God Bless Poland!

  • @rrolf71
    @rrolf71 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Man, your videos tick all the boxes I appreciate. Highly knowledgeable content, delivered in a condensed form without unnecessary fluff, and precision-bombed with memes.
    Instand sub. *Thumb up.*

  • @tordsteiro9838
    @tordsteiro9838 Před rokem +21

    I bet the Polish concerns about self-reliance resonated very well with the Koreans own experience, and, yeah, you have the foundation of a strong bond already there.
    Poland also has a lot to offer, not least proximity and access to the European market, where several countries are in the process of upgrading their tank fleets with more modern models.
    And for Poland? They may want to have the option available, to put these new tanks to the test as soon as possible. Well, we know which battlefield that might be. With less strings attached, and possibility to show off the new tank in hot combat with a potentially worthy adversary, that looks like a pretty good deal for both.

    • @jwb1227
      @jwb1227 Před rokem

      Poland is still training up their new tank crews on these K2s... Not a good idea to send inexperienced tank crews into battle with a new tank they are not totally 100% familiar with. Also, Poland is still building their 1,400 IFV called Borsuk (aka Badger) which they need alongside their tanks.

    • @supreme3376
      @supreme3376 Před rokem

      @@jwb1227 6 week

  • @karlp8484
    @karlp8484 Před rokem +473

    It really does combine the best features of at least 3 NATO tanks. The autoloader appears to be excellent, up to 16 RPM aimed shots is insane.

    • @RoozyyK
      @RoozyyK Před rokem +68

      It literaly means 3 of these tanks can completely wipe out a whole russian tank batalion in under a minute.

    • @karlp8484
      @karlp8484 Před rokem +51

      @@RoozyyK If they were in a good hull-down firing position, that is entirely doable.

    • @lexwaldez
      @lexwaldez Před rokem +5

      The only concern there is reliability and maintenance. Like all high tech innovations, it will no doubt improve, but you have to wonder just how reliable something like that is under combat conditions. The black panther looks like a very ambitions, very well built tank. I'm sure Russia has worked very hard to steal those auto loader plans.

    • @Joseph-eh4rs
      @Joseph-eh4rs Před rokem +33

      @@lexwaldez Actually, Korean borrowed some tech and concept from T-80 tank since South Korean Army had few dozen T-80s from Russia.

    • @zipp4everyone263
      @zipp4everyone263 Před rokem +3

      Soon, heavy autocanons will be a reality :P

  • @cesaravegah3787
    @cesaravegah3787 Před rokem +132

    Poland: When the Winged Hussars saved Europe we were betrayed a few years later, when we took the initial Hittler attack and resisted until the entire war we were betrayed and sold to Stalin, when we joint the Europe Union they treated us like second class citizens, when the Ukranie war started we fully backed the Ukranians where most of Europe stayed looking over the fence....screw this, we need to be scary as fuck on our own.

    • @markg1531
      @markg1531 Před rokem

      Zgadzam się w 100 procentach! Jeśli chodzi o resztę Europy to jest to lewackie badziewie, na którym nie możemy polegać. A szwaby tylko czekają żeby nam wbić nóż w plecy, jak zawsze.

    • @macins8948
      @macins8948 Před rokem +6

      Amen bro.👍

    • @user-dk3pp2hj3v
      @user-dk3pp2hj3v Před rokem +1

      @@macins8948 Poland: In 1938, it occupied a piece of Czechoslovakia together with Hitler.
      Poland: in 1939, we were betrayed, we are good, we didn't mean anything bad...

    • @johndonsonon
      @johndonsonon Před rokem

      Well said!

    • @markg1531
      @markg1531 Před rokem +3

      @@user-dk3pp2hj3v I hope you have a deep understanding of the context of that move, even if its timing was very unfortunate.

  • @lawrencelaird2919
    @lawrencelaird2919 Před rokem +88

    A well done presentation. Both the Panther and Leo are great tanks. The technology transfer, delivery time and the lack of political interference make the K2+ the clear choice for Poland.

    • @bayern1806
      @bayern1806 Před rokem +2

      And the clear choice for Norway was Leopard 2, it won in every single aspect, but the price. K2 ia the tank from the past, outdated on arrival. Nothing matches German KF51 Panther.

    • @remido9321
      @remido9321 Před rokem +5

      ​@@bayern1806 KF51? Still no one using that KF51. Even Germany too. That means Norway will have to get it in at least 15-20 years to get KF51.

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem +3

      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet.

    • @phanhuyduc2395
      @phanhuyduc2395 Před rokem +2

      @@bayern1806 Does it matter, when your only main enemy tank inventory are mostly variants of tanks designed from 40 year ago lol

  • @scottjacobson3016
    @scottjacobson3016 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great review , thanks . Well rounded , touched on everything I was curious about.
    Good job troop

  • @YanBaoQin
    @YanBaoQin Před rokem +100

    The Hyundai of my dreams

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  Před rokem +40

      "my other Hyundai is a tank" bumper sticker anyone ?

    • @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing
      @WindFireAllThatKindOfThing Před rokem +7

      Give me Kia or Give Me Death.
      I kid, never ride in anything who's brand is Killed In Action.

    • @didhethough7304
      @didhethough7304 Před rokem +1

      If there is one category of foreign words we typically get right it'd be cars lol

    • @kittehgo
      @kittehgo Před rokem +2

      No more parking problems, commute will be a breeze.

    • @Cobrax_x
      @Cobrax_x Před rokem +3

      Everyone will give way on the road

  • @jawedmanowar657
    @jawedmanowar657 Před rokem +61

    Black Panther has become an sudden game changer in the Tank Market

    • @jackwalker9492
      @jackwalker9492 Před rokem +5

      But will Wakanda start using them?

    • @giovanni-ed7zq
      @giovanni-ed7zq Před rokem +3

      russia deploying t-55 and t-54 tanks to ukraine. soon they will deploy t-34 and kv-1 tanks to ukraine also.

    • @jackwalker9492
      @jackwalker9492 Před rokem +1

      @@giovanni-ed7zq LOL. Good luck with that. In Desert Storm one US Abrams took out over 20 T 72s. Also, just a guess, but with a name like Giovanni, your Italian military performed with excellence on multiple occasions in Iraq. You should be proud of your soldiers and I wish you a good day.

    • @giovanni-ed7zq
      @giovanni-ed7zq Před rokem +1

      @@jackwalker9492 waiting for russians to break out museum pieces like t-34-85 vs abrams, challengers and leopards. they gotta get within 1000 meters to be able to hit with any accuracy with those ww2 optical range finders.

    • @giovanni-ed7zq
      @giovanni-ed7zq Před rokem +1

      @@jackwalker9492 i am just imagining what it was like for sherman tanks fighting king tigers in ww2. and thinking its probably much worse for t-34-85 or t-55/54 to be fighting modern leopards, challengers or abrams tanks. just tungsten round probably go through them like butter.

  • @xt7519
    @xt7519 Před rokem +23

    You only briefly touched on this at the end, but a major factor for Poland choosing this tank was the technology transfer and licensing so they can produce the tank in Poland. I think that this contract is going to do huge things for Poland, and am curious to see how it plays out.

    • @miraclej7790
      @miraclej7790 Před 8 měsíci +3

      저는 한국 사람이며 k2를 멋진 전차라고 생각합니다. 이 멋진 탱크가 하루빨리 폴란드에서도 태어나길 바랍니다.

    • @INSANESUICIDE
      @INSANESUICIDE Před 5 měsíci

      A benefit of them building factories and tanks in Poland is that the Polish state can earn back some of the losses by employing and taxing citizens, monetarily speaking it is a boost to ones own economy and recovering some of the cost of the procurement.

  • @uku4171
    @uku4171 Před rokem +17

    South Korea is doing insanely good work in the military industry. I wonder if they'll really start to compete in the budget drone market as well. I honestly believe they could out-compete Turkey in the European market.

    • @ItakenoBS
      @ItakenoBS Před rokem +3

      If you look up some articles, you can see that Korea is the world's best in combat drones.

    • @dennythedavinchi3832
      @dennythedavinchi3832 Před rokem +1

      They really need to work on it. Have good tech but not have enough financial support like Erdogan help his son in law for develop drones.

    • @kimx5
      @kimx5 Před rokem +2

      I heard that Turkish drones were very good and competent in Europe. Hopefully our S.Koreans also need to get these good drones whatsoever. Maybe we could make our own stuffs.

    • @uku4171
      @uku4171 Před rokem +1

      @@kimx5 I hope you guys push Turkey out of the market.

  • @tomsparks3259
    @tomsparks3259 Před rokem +278

    I admire the Korean philosophy of self-reliance. They developed their tank at a point where there were great technologies available all over the (free) world. They bought the best of every system they had to and applied their smarts to the rest. Going with NATO ammunition gauges was a brilliant idea.

    • @GeneralBrae
      @GeneralBrae Před rokem +26

      It's such a fascinating system that is imo totally unique to them. On the surface the big chaebol conglomerates like Hyundai, Samsung, LG, Lotte, etc. have vast political power and look very corrupt, but it actually seems to work for them due to their general pragmatism and, I think, sense of national pride and identity (especially when it comes to weapons, having a neighbour like NK probably does focus you somewhat). It just seems to be accepted that yes, these families have enormous power, but that's ok as long as they don't forget that they owe it to the country, the government's policies/plans and the people they employ. The amazing foresight and planning of the country's early post-war leaders in establishing this system and carefully developing key industries and technologies has really paid off for them so well and it's just so unlike the shortsightedness of so many western nations, awesome place.

    • @kalakalaiand3343
      @kalakalaiand3343 Před rokem +6

      @@GeneralBrae agreed

    • @Mastakilla91
      @Mastakilla91 Před rokem

      How are they self-relient when all of their tanks systems are supplied by the West.

    • @piotrmalewski8178
      @piotrmalewski8178 Před rokem +3

      @@GeneralBrae South Korea in 80s basically replicated what Japan did in the 60s. They realised they were too far outraced and dominated by Western economies, to they shielded themselves with very high duty tax and given cheap loans to own companies to make up for it. They could do that because they were strategically important to the West, so no risk of revenge duty taxes but also other East Asians markets did not have anything to compete, so they had to keep open for them. Add overwork-to-death attitude and there you go. In a way they are still one of the cheaper workforce nations, because their working hours are insane.

    • @AirLancer
      @AirLancer Před rokem

      ​@@GeneralBrae I mean, it doesn't look very corrupt, it IS very corrupt. That's the devil's deal the S.Korean government accepted in order to enable these companies to compete globally, despite S.Korea only having a population the size of Texas and Florida combined.
      A big worry is that at some point, a company like Samsung will get so big it doesn't need the country anymore (or at least gets to the point where they feel like they don't).

  • @graemekeeley4497
    @graemekeeley4497 Před rokem +101

    Korea is fast becoming a World leader in producing world-beating war equipment
    Even Australia has turned to Korean defence company Hanwha in a new $1 billion deal - to provide 30 self-propelled howitzer artillery weapons, 15 ammunition supply vehicles, and radars to detect enemy artillery - is the largest defence contract struck between Australia and an Asian nation.
    Korea has moved into South Australia's fourth-largest trading partner and fourth-largest export market under a free trade agreement that has been in force since December 2014.

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem +4

      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet.

  • @hqking4418
    @hqking4418 Před rokem +14

    Recently Korea announce the plan for K2 ME that has better armored plate which a steel and ceramic composite, lighter and stronger. Polska changed their requirements from K2PL spec to K2ME.

    • @jwb1227
      @jwb1227 Před rokem +1

      The K2ME costs more than the K2PL so Poland needs to re-negotiate the long-term contract. It costs more money to create the lighter and yet strong armor using composite ceramic armor tech.

  • @n.ringheim7720
    @n.ringheim7720 Před rokem +12

    The interesting thing is, that when Poland builds this new K2 factory, then Hyundai will be a new NATO equipment player, being ready to offer other European NATO countries a European made and services main battle tank, as an competition to the Leopard 2, that seams like it has a long waiting list for new productions, so there might just be more countries buying the K2

    • @cacogenicist
      @cacogenicist Před 9 měsíci

      I highly suspect Ukraine will be a customer ... eventually.

  • @Maarten-Nauta
    @Maarten-Nauta Před rokem +251

    South Korea has one of the best and most equipped armies in the world and it always blows my mind.

    • @joejohnson4183
      @joejohnson4183 Před rokem +10

      This is what happens to countries that get attacked and over run or occupied . I only wish Americans would have the same resolve before another Pearl Harbor happens because of " never going to happen here " mentality . We didn't learn after 9/11 when mere civilians using civilian aircraft turned them into weapons to take down the Twin Towers and strike the Pentagon . Israel states " never again " and America states " they wouldn't dare " .

    • @kya6816
      @kya6816 Před rokem +47

      Because there's a crazy Rocketman next door.

    • @user-lf5jg3me2y
      @user-lf5jg3me2y Před rokem +10

      ​@@kya6816 정답

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem +13

      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet.

    • @dgkim9853
      @dgkim9853 Před rokem +12

      when your neighbours are North Korea, China, Russia and Japan that always wanna go back to their imperial days.

  • @michaelbcohen
    @michaelbcohen Před rokem +223

    One reason it's popular is it costs less than the latest Abrams or Challenger, but nearly as good in combat, giving it a much better value to price if you want to build a large fleet of top line tanks.

    • @jimtalbott9535
      @jimtalbott9535 Před rokem +32

      And as the new Russo-Ukrainian war is clearly demonstrating, “Some tank is better than no tank”.

    • @khaledf1765
      @khaledf1765 Před rokem +2

      A tank with ZERO combat action time

    • @michaelbcohen
      @michaelbcohen Před rokem +30

      @@khaledf1765 you mean a brand new tank has never been to war before? You know it took years for the Abrams to see its first combat, same with the Leopard, etc. Its been tests and proved and lets hope it never needs to go into combat

    • @khaledf1765
      @khaledf1765 Před rokem +2

      @@michaelbcohen same as T14 Armata while people saying T14 is weak tank same people worshipping K2

    • @inkoalawetrust
      @inkoalawetrust Před rokem +51

      @@khaledf1765 Yeah, because South Korea actually has the industrial capacity to produce the K2, and is not so corrupt that any parts going towards their military hardware would just get sold off. There's already 260 K2s in service and only a few prototypes of the T-14.

  • @ganekim
    @ganekim Před rokem +9

    The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
    They plan is to acquire -23- Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet.

  • @shogun3730
    @shogun3730 Před rokem +1

    Okay, thats some great material. Subbed and best wishes from Poland!

  • @jswwish
    @jswwish Před rokem +93

    I am so touched by the deep technical knowledge regarding the K2 tank that this channel delivers

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem +3

      S.Korea is a global leader in manufacturing technology in several areas, including mold manufacturing and large ship engines. Additionally, Korea is considered world-class in the field of chemistry.
      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet.

  • @notme9816
    @notme9816 Před rokem +256

    As a Norwegian k2 fanboy it was a sad day when the Norwegian army chose the Leapard over the Panter.

    • @clownfish7776
      @clownfish7776 Před rokem +3

      not me

    • @nothingmatters3802
      @nothingmatters3802 Před rokem +80

      Let see if those Germans can even deliver as promised. But seeing how they fumbled so badly in delivering spare parts for the 2A4, it's hard to be optimistic.

    • @marshallmonroe8803
      @marshallmonroe8803 Před rokem +6

      Well the K2 does use a German inspired gun and engine having a Leopold instead isn't necessarily to bad

    • @notme9816
      @notme9816 Před rokem +45

      @@nothingmatters3802 That's what I was thinking too. The Koreans have shown that they can deliever. Poland got their first k2s before the official delivery date. And we bougth k9 already and were pleased with them.

    • @Dinawartotem
      @Dinawartotem Před rokem +55

      It helps that Poland was excluded from participating in Germany's arms summit. Now they get to avoid German manufacturers hoarding their IP and german attempts at keeping production in-house and in-country, which is a recipe for a godawful supply and repair system. They also get to avoid the costs of german bureaucracy, which adds nothing except increasing the price point per tank. I can't believe we in Norway went for leopards over the Korean K2 when we already have Korean artillery. The only reason to buy German now is because of optics and politics.

  • @LegendaryCollektor
    @LegendaryCollektor Před rokem +23

    Poland and South Korea
    Two completely different cultures, faiths, histories, languages, traditions, and couldnt br farther apart
    Yet at this moment in history, both face similar threats. Its fascinating.

    • @szpetnyjan
      @szpetnyjan Před 10 měsíci +1

      On opposoing sides of the eurasian landmass, but forced into the same geopolitical niche. Convergent evolution

  • @denislemieux4915
    @denislemieux4915 Před rokem +143

    Korea as a major arms manufacturer and exporter is a great thing in my mind. This gives free nations another armorer of good modern weapons besides Germany or the US. We have great weapons, but we often don't allow certain tech, or the manufacturers want to keep their secrets, secret. I see Korea arming much of Asia, Africa. Especially those nations that wish to keep both the US/Europe and China/Russia at an arms length.

    • @mandrake925
      @mandrake925 Před rokem +2

      France and Sweden export a good amount of weapons also

    • @madensmith7014
      @madensmith7014 Před rokem +6

      Korea is closely tied to the US/NATO sphere so that last part is kinda misguided.
      They're a good supplier for Asian countries because their designs are well suited for the geography on top of being the lowest bidder.

    • @destroyerarmor2846
      @destroyerarmor2846 Před rokem +10

      ​@@mandrake925 The problem with Western weapons is political strings attached

    • @mandrake925
      @mandrake925 Před rokem +4

      @@destroyerarmor2846 for sure just adding that Germany and us aren't only western exporters. Really only german arms export is the leopard tanks. France has jets and naval vessels. Sweden has jets, rockets and missles, bofors cannon also.

    • @randomka-52alligatorthatis34
      @randomka-52alligatorthatis34 Před rokem +1

      @@mandrake925 Well, in terms of MBTs the most common choices for export that most countries usually can get is either US/Germany or Russia/China.

  • @barrylee57
    @barrylee57 Před rokem +79

    Fun fact regarding the misunderstanding between Park Chung Hee and the Hyundai chairman:
    The Korean word for train/street car is Jun-Cha (literally electric car) while the word for tank is also Jun-Cha (literally battle/war car). The words sound exactly the same when spoken are written exactly the same phonetically and you can only tell the difference when they're written in Chinese characters.

    • @stevewatson6839
      @stevewatson6839 Před rokem +3

      The tank is called a tank because it was originally a cover-name. We let on it was a water carrier for Mesopotamia, now Iraq. I suspect something similar was going on here.

    • @whynow4306
      @whynow4306 Před rokem +3

      Or maybe when you have conversation and the guy opposite of you is saying how he wants your "TRAINS" to have 1m thick armor and big gun and shoot 4km and have caterpillars and to be able to defend against NK invasion etc... :DD. And you are like: hmmm what a weird TRAINS they want, nevermind.
      Its like saying that TANK (battle vehicle) and TANK (fuel holding canister/storage unit) is written same, pronounced same etc.. Its funny story indeed.

    • @demef758
      @demef758 Před rokem +1

      @@whynow4306 I think the word you are looking for is "context." When you're talking about a vehicle with a very large gun and a top speed of 35 mph, more than likely you are talking about a tank, not a sports car.

    • @whynow4306
      @whynow4306 Před rokem

      @@demef758 do you even joke?

    • @Seanoski1868
      @Seanoski1868 Před rokem

      Tank in Korean is Juncha戦車combat car 、and subway train is Juncha電車 electric-car.

  • @GWPETOORS
    @GWPETOORS Před rokem +3

    Great episode Cappy, keep it up 💪🏻

  • @kilmer009
    @kilmer009 Před rokem +3

    Loved the comedy in this one. Also loved the military tech coverage. Both of these reminded me of your older videos! Keep these coming, mixed in with the geopolitical stuff. :)

  • @whiskeyriver2516
    @whiskeyriver2516 Před rokem +55

    Based Korea. Gotta say I've always loved their stuff, I once got the chance to shoot a pre-ban K2 import (the rifle not the tank) and immediately fell in love. I've been trying to acquire one for myself ever since. Korea's been making good shit, I'm not surprised in the slightest. Poland has good taste.

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 Před rokem +1

      Bro I fucking hate how you cant even buy K2's anymore.
      They were cool guns

    • @whiskeyriver2516
      @whiskeyriver2516 Před rokem

      @@honkhonk8009 I'm not giving up. I'm gonna find one one day.

    • @whiskeyriver2516
      @whiskeyriver2516 Před rokem

      @춘 식 불법적이든 아니든 K2는 아름답습니다.

  • @adamelliott2302
    @adamelliott2302 Před rokem +177

    Perun has a really great, in depth look at South Korean military hardware and Polands' relations.
    Enjoyed the Salesman opening!

    • @joetaylor486
      @joetaylor486 Před rokem +6

      Perun is a fantastic military analyst. I happened upon his channel last year and pounce eagerly on his in-depth videos as soon as they drop and I have an hour of free time.

    • @JosephKano
      @JosephKano Před rokem +5

      I see you too appreciate a good PowerPoint presentation sir.

    • @TheRezro
      @TheRezro Před rokem

      @@joetaylor486 There is a reason why he not comment anything related to Australia.

    • @TheGrincich
      @TheGrincich Před rokem

      Was literally going to leave this same comment

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem

      S.Korea is a global leader in manufacturing technology in several areas, including mold manufacturing and large ship engines. Additionally, Korea is considered world-class in the field of chemistry.
      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet. By importing Aegis ships from Korea, we can also acquire the world's best AESA radar and missiles...

  • @ganekim
    @ganekim Před rokem +12

    S.Korea is a global leader in manufacturing technology in several areas, including mold manufacturing and large ship engines. Additionally, Korea is considered world-class in the field of chemistry.

  • @alamore5084
    @alamore5084 Před rokem +13

    Great Britain should order 1000 as well. And build them under license. Congratulations to Poland for being well led and taking necessary action.👍

    • @euanpc3322
      @euanpc3322 Před 11 měsíci +1

      but we have the most lethal tank under NATO? (although we definetly need more)

    • @alamore5084
      @alamore5084 Před 11 měsíci

      @@euanpc3322 Challenger 2 is a BEAST if we can build 1000 of those I'd go for that! It would generate many jobs as well!

    • @euanpc3322
      @euanpc3322 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@alamore5084 yeah, although with the current state of the economy and military we'd probably need alot more soilders to man them and alot more cash to fund such a project

    • @alamore5084
      @alamore5084 Před 11 měsíci

      @@euanpc3322 Sadly the current govt and opposition would cheerfully cut armed forces further. Then send the few troops remaining to war in a cardboard tank.

  • @michaellee6489
    @michaellee6489 Před rokem +177

    I remember back when Hyundai and Kia were the laughing stock of the Automotive Industry. It did not take long for all that to change. Thanks for spotlighting S. Korea's rise to relevancy. Love your sense of humor, Cappy. Had me rollin'.

    • @johnnyenglish583
      @johnnyenglish583 Před rokem +22

      You're right. Also, the same happened with Japan. Back in the 1960s, no one treated the Japanese car industry seriously.

    • @AviationNut
      @AviationNut Před rokem +3

      I will never forget the $400 dollar Hyundai Excel i bought in 1998 when i was 16 years old everything was falling apart on that car but i still got a little over a year of driving out of that junk. The engine was knocking and smoking so badly and it only had 65K miles on it, finally after a year of my driving the engine blew and in 2000 i bought a brand new Dodge Ram 2500 with a Cummins diesel and i still have that truck today, it's got 430K miles and still runs great i only had to replace the transmission at around 300K.

    • @GilmerJohn
      @GilmerJohn Před rokem +1

      @@real_mikkim -- To us, that's an advantage. No "smart" key. All you need is a key can any key place can duplicate.

    • @JohnLee-db9zt
      @JohnLee-db9zt Před rokem +2

      What does Korean cars have anything to do with the military? 😂

    • @JohnLee-db9zt
      @JohnLee-db9zt Před rokem +1

      @@AviationNut And?

  • @Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson
    @Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson Před rokem +79

    The S.Korean FA-50 is a cheap fighter option for smaller air forces. It can be used both as a supersonic trainer and ground attack aircraft. They’re also working on equipping them with AIM-120s for BVR air-to-air capability.

    • @gfanikf
      @gfanikf Před rokem +7

      Korea is like the budget defense option; where the goods aren’t budget tier.

    • @Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson
      @Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson Před rokem +15

      @@gfanikf They don’t have the range and carry a bit less than F-16s…but then again, you could buy 2 of them for the price of one F-16 and have some money left over. In a defensive role where range doesn’t matter as much, you could argue that having 2 FA-50s is better.

    • @gfanikf
      @gfanikf Před rokem +8

      @@Brocuzgodlocdunfamdogson I totally agree and I think it’s a great option for nations which don’t have something like the US military budget and at the same time it’s not like you’re buying trash from Russia. It’s a great off the shelf option

    • @jwb1227
      @jwb1227 Před rokem +8

      The version for Poland will have air-refuel function as well.

    • @user-gx9hk8gt3k
      @user-gx9hk8gt3k Před rokem +3

      I recommend F-50 , a single seat jet fighter. F/A 50 is to be modified soon near future. If the modification is carried out successfully, It will be a real 4.5th generation jet fighter with more fuel and cruising distance, along with Hanwha's DIRCM, which neutralizes anti air missiles.

  • @SKgyebaek
    @SKgyebaek Před rokem +35

    I dont think you mentioned the key RWR system found on the K2. The recent weakspot exposed by recent armored divisions in the Ukraine-Russia conflict is the susceptibiltiy of tanks to ATGMs. Thankfully for Poland, the K2 is well-built for such threats. The K2 has a radar warning system integrated into its fire control system meaning the tank turret can instantly detect and orient itself to engage the hostile ATGM threat before its even launched. Take that with the K2's planned integration of both soft and hard-kill APS systems, the K2 will be a formidable threat to any invading force.

  • @user-mj2mx4pg7j
    @user-mj2mx4pg7j Před rokem +5

    The reason Korean weapons are reliable is because they are made to survive, not to sell. South Korea is still at war with North Korea and China is a potential enemy. For S.Korea, the development of advanced weapons is not an option, but a necessity. Let's go together as a wall of freedom in Asia and Europe ! KR PL

  • @seanmiklo8870
    @seanmiklo8870 Před rokem +32

    Great Job. South Korea . Keep up the great work.. #🇰🇷🇺🇸🇯🇵🇭🇲🇰🇾🇺🇦

  • @nirvana3921
    @nirvana3921 Před rokem +211

    As far as I know. The K2 tank is more suitable for mountain combat. This is because the landforms of the Korean Peninsula is dominated by hills. So the tank was designed to suit the geographical conditions of South Korea. Of course, the combat capabilities of such tanks in the plains should be even better. Therefore, Poland's choice was correct. In addition, the K2 tank is far more cost-effective than the Type 10. Suitable for bulk shipments in medium-sized countries like Poland.

    • @englishpassport6590
      @englishpassport6590 Před rokem

      Like the WW2 British Churchill Tank and the Churchill carried more armour than the oppositions Tiger.

    • @robotcobit6439
      @robotcobit6439 Před rokem +2

      Yes we have many mountains....too may...😢

    • @dracon2002
      @dracon2002 Před rokem +12

      Poland ordered modified K2 with better side armor. First tanks that arrived are unmodified, but they are here for training purposes

    • @marcinbazucki6919
      @marcinbazucki6919 Před rokem +7

      @@dracon2002 they are K2PL. They will be use on normal terrains and oryginal K2 will go to mountain region on south and to swamp terrain(Podlasie near Kaliningrad) in north east near border with Russia due normal tanks would be to heavy.

    • @nirvana3921
      @nirvana3921 Před rokem +1

      @@englishpassport6590 Yes, but the Churchill was not a successful tank compared to the Tiger in World War II. However, the Tiger tank was too expensive to build and could not be fully mass-produced. The Tiger tank is like a fine work of war art, because it is too delicate, so it is not so easy to maintain, compared to the Soviet T-34 and the American M4. But the Type 10 tank is clearly not. Not only is it expensive to build, but it also doesn't have any real combat data. A lot of information about the mechanical failure of this tank and the incompatibility of the combat platform also circulated in previous years.

  • @user-uc5jl3dg9w
    @user-uc5jl3dg9w Před 7 měsíci +7

    The Russian T80U(Full Spec) was also influential in creating the K2 tank.
    It was imported into Korea through the brown bear business.

    • @kierkharriscaliliw4525
      @kierkharriscaliliw4525 Před 5 měsíci

      it was partial payment for debts actually. Russia and the former USSR owed Korea a lot of money. hence, the new Russian Federation at the time inherited those debts and decided to pay some of it through sending weapons for aggressor training. Korea not only used them for aggressor training, but also for reference for potential future enemy tanks.

  • @user-nd7le9dv5x
    @user-nd7le9dv5x Před 7 měsíci +5

    한국사람으로써 좋게 말해주니 감사하네요.

  • @quadog9019
    @quadog9019 Před rokem +34

    As a Korean I give him props for pronouncing it correctly instead of "Hun Die".

  • @superhel5108
    @superhel5108 Před rokem +86

    As a Pole by myself I will tell you that we will never chill when there is a war literally in front of our doorsteps.

    • @kiddhkane
      @kiddhkane Před rokem +2

      90% of ukraine is free of military operation.

    • @Ignatiuss7
      @Ignatiuss7 Před rokem

      @@kiddhkane And we are supposed to feel safe because of that? If Ukraine fails, Poland will become battlefield for a potential war NATO vs Russia

    • @marcink1755
      @marcink1755 Před rokem +9

      @@kiddhkane And the Russian enemy is only a few hindered kilometers away. Slawa Ukainie for valiant defense against a zealot Goliath

    • @Mr.DalekLK
      @Mr.DalekLK Před rokem +2

      ​@@kiddhkaneThe war is all over Ukraine, rockets land next to Poland

  • @TheJamesthe13
    @TheJamesthe13 Před rokem +5

    It’s a damn smart choice. Deliverable quickly, at an affordable price with more than adequate protection and fire power. Also puts the Koreans in place inside the European Union with a tech & manufacturing partner in Poland. Much easier to sell weapons from inside the bloc, than from the outside.

  • @MyAsianBro
    @MyAsianBro Před rokem

    Love your videos! This is a good one!

  • @ab5olut3zero95
    @ab5olut3zero95 Před rokem +49

    As an Abrams Tanker, this makes me happy and kinda jealous…

    • @sinisterisrandom8537
      @sinisterisrandom8537 Před rokem +5

      Baby Abrams and Leopard's child.

    • @Optimusprime56241
      @Optimusprime56241 Před rokem +1

      I mean the abrams is still simply better lol

    • @kukulroukul4698
      @kukulroukul4698 Před rokem +6

      you CANT be jealous on your grandson ?

    • @leesh342
      @leesh342 Před rokem

      @@Optimusprime56241 not until you get your medical bills for disk pop on your back

    • @knoll9812
      @knoll9812 Před rokem

      ​@@Optimusprime56241 too heavy for Bridges. Panther will be Eddie to keep running in eastern Europe

  • @yourdiytechlife
    @yourdiytechlife Před rokem +78

    I grew up in Seoul Korea so I’m not surprised they pulled this off. Their incredibly industrious and clever folks. I can also attest that the terrain there requires something with that indirect fire capability. Quite and ingenious design.

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 Před rokem

      Tbf Hyundai is a big company. They prolly could just hire some old US engineers who worked on the Abrams, and easily pump out modern tanks despite not initially having experience making them.

    • @ganekim
      @ganekim Před rokem +3

      S.Korea is a global leader in manufacturing technology in several areas, including mold manufacturing and large ship engines. Additionally, Korea is considered world-class in the field of chemistry.
      The Korean Navy is making preparations to construct an aircraft carrier of 80,000-ton class. Additionally, the KF-21N has also been recently announced.
      They plan is to acquire 23 Aegis ships by 2030 by incorporating the existing Aegis fleet.

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 Před rokem

      @@ganekim A south Korean aircraft carrier would be cool asf.
      South Korea is a W since it actually spends money on its military. Europe had to get a whole WAR going on to be forced to spend the bare minimum.
      America is goin broke with military spending. Its nice seeing other countries are seeing the importance of it aswell.
      Its kinda like the 2nd amendment imo lol.
      "an armed society is a polite one"

    • @jlole9460
      @jlole9460 Před rokem

      ​@@honkhonk8009 South Korea could probably pump out carriers very quickly 'cause
      It's the second biggest shipmates in the world😮

    • @kierkharriscaliliw4525
      @kierkharriscaliliw4525 Před 5 měsíci

      @@jlole9460 it actually is the largest shipmaker in the world. China is 2nd

  • @GSteel-rh9iu
    @GSteel-rh9iu Před 8 měsíci +2

    Excellent video and history of tank development in SK and why Poland bought it.

  • @emilchan5379
    @emilchan5379 Před rokem +7

    Love that you are giving the Asian tanks some spotlight.
    To come and think of it, Poland's decision to go for the K2 is pretty similar to South Korea's desire to produce their own tanks. Poland wanted a tank they could locally produce without having to deal with foreign politics - see Germany and all the political roadblocks other countries had to deal with if they wanted to supply their German-made equipment to Ukraine.

  • @Mosern1977
    @Mosern1977 Před rokem +284

    Norway just had competition between the K2 and Leopard 2A7, and Leopard won the bid. However, turns out the Norwegian army actually recommended getting the K2, but the government went with the Leopard anyways. (Some of the old Leopard 2A4s are now sent to Ukraine, getting ready to smoke Russians).

    • @hulagu3068
      @hulagu3068 Před rokem +36

      the best tank doesn't always win, it just has to be good enough and economical.

    • @canivor81
      @canivor81 Před rokem +9

      Yeah because they wanted to save money for Helicopter and Artillerie

    • @USSAnimeNCC-
      @USSAnimeNCC- Před rokem +27

      ​@@hulagu3068 Nah the older people didn't like K-pop and the Troops who are younger do lol

    • @Mosern1977
      @Mosern1977 Před rokem +63

      @@canivor81 - money is probably not the main issue. Its more politics is my guess.

    • @thelordofcringe
      @thelordofcringe Před rokem

      German cronyism wins every single arms deal in Europe.

  • @roccobruno8027
    @roccobruno8027 Před rokem +22

    Sounds like an awesome tank for Canada to look at.

  • @grzegorzkaczor121
    @grzegorzkaczor121 Před rokem +7

    The Poles agreed to the offer of the Koreans, also due to the consent of the tank manufacturer to polonize the above-mentioned equipment /e.g. the use of the TOPAZ artillery control system, Polish communication systems, etc/. What was said in the movie /K2PL/. Licensed production of K2 and K9 will also be performed in Poland /experience in the production of the chassis of the KRAB howitzer/.

  • @johnwalton5576
    @johnwalton5576 Před rokem

    Fascinating and informative!

  • @michaeldenesyk3195
    @michaeldenesyk3195 Před rokem +134

    I love the K2. It is a beast. It will be interesting to see them on exercise with NATO armour.

    • @cyber_habanero
      @cyber_habanero Před rokem +6

      The Norwegian army made direct exercise tests with K2 and Leopard 2A7V. Leopard won. The K2 is also 1,3 mil. more expensive. That the PiS-Polnish goverment choose the K2 is a political decision. The PiS-party gov. dreams of an imperialist nationalistic Poland with the strongest army in EU.
      Since 2004, Poland has received over 213 billion euros from the European Union budget where Germany is the biggest payer and Poland the biggest monetary benefactor.

    • @HuSSaR83
      @HuSSaR83 Před rokem +1

      @@cyber_habanero and Germany decimated whole Poland and razed Warsaw to the ground. Reparations that Germany paid went to Soviet Union as Poland was part of it. Germany dont wanna give move money for reparations as they say they paid even tho they know most of that money didnt even go to Poland. You bet your ass they better pay 😂

    • @PERUN319
      @PERUN319 Před rokem +29

      @@cyber_habanero 1. the Leopard won because of politics Germany pressured Norway to choose the Leopard
      2. You know nothing about Poland and how the EU works

    • @charonboat6394
      @charonboat6394 Před rokem +13

      ​@cyber_habanero That's one of the biggest if a not biggest pile of crap I've read recently about Poland.
      You're hurting because can't stand that Poland doesn't want to be germany's pawn.

    • @Joseph-eh4rs
      @Joseph-eh4rs Před rokem +29

      @@cyber_habanero You got that completely opposite buddy. It came out recently that Norwegian Army recommended K2 based on sheer technical comparison, but Norwegian government selected Leopard 2A7 based on political decision with Germany promising natural gas purchase in return and bring fellow NATO. Leo 2 is 1.5x more expensive than K2 and 5 year behind delivery schedule completed in 2030 verses 2025 for K2.

  • @j.ms.2285
    @j.ms.2285 Před rokem +92

    Bravo Poland ! 😊😊❤🎉🎉

  • @easycook-chef
    @easycook-chef Před 7 měsíci +1

    I admire your description and photos.

  • @user-ib6ng9pl6d
    @user-ib6ng9pl6d Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thank you for making a video of our country’s tanks.

  • @kemp10
    @kemp10 Před rokem +26

    I think the hybrid combo of information and humor delivered at such a fast pace is even more impressive than the tanks

  • @sofiatgarcia3970
    @sofiatgarcia3970 Před rokem +7

    Thank you. That was awesome. I enjoy how you intersperse humor with information which makes your videos very watchable, informative, and fun.

  • @sierranexi
    @sierranexi Před rokem +1

    "Poland what do you want for your birthd--"
    "TANKS"

  • @tedtworzydlo8908
    @tedtworzydlo8908 Před rokem +5

    Good deal Poland 🇵🇱
    Congratulations 🎊

  • @flybefree
    @flybefree Před rokem +25

    Brilliant vid Chris. Great info about the history, development and capabilities of the Korean tank.

  • @Dreamer66617
    @Dreamer66617 Před rokem +29

    @task, your videos are incredible. it truly is like watching someone whos really swinging with this world. You're so in your element. These videos are incredibly informative, highly efficient and goddamn hilarious. Truly a golden youtube channel

  • @akylaskarov2691
    @akylaskarov2691 Před rokem

    i had actually seen some howitzers being transported by ground a few months back when we were on a school trip, and it was special at first until today, since daily flyovers are going on over our house

  • @DJ_Satec
    @DJ_Satec Před 3 měsíci +1

    Much ❤ to Poland and South Korea from the US. You guys went through some serious shit not too long ago.

  • @rokuth
    @rokuth Před rokem +40

    Another export of the South Korean Arms Industry was co-operation on the Turkish Altay tank. The Altay was designed and built with South Korean assistance and looks like the Blank Panther, except for 7 road wheels on each side. (The Black Panther only has 6 on each side) The Polish K2PL will also have 7 roadwheels on each side as well. I might be mistaken, but I believe the extra road wheels are to accommodate a stretch in the hull for both the Altay and the K2PL. If I remember correctly, Poland will be getting some assistance from the manufacturer of the Altay with their K2PL as well.

  • @orrinfanovich6688
    @orrinfanovich6688 Před rokem +19

    What Chris didn't mention that Turkey's own Altay tank have same parts as K2 and technology transfer from South Korea.

    • @Taskandpurpose
      @Taskandpurpose  Před rokem +11

      I deleted that part from the script to shorten it , the one part I thought no one would notice !

    • @jansix4287
      @jansix4287 Před rokem +2

      @@Taskandpurpose If you had mentioned that fact, you would also need to explain why Turkey is under an arms embargo from Germany. Likewise Poland has lost its preferred partner status.

    • @kukulroukul4698
      @kukulroukul4698 Před rokem

      @@jansix4287 its for their OWN good !
      Turkey is a nation that it WILL create problems ...im 100% sure of that

    • @ColonelStanley
      @ColonelStanley Před rokem +5

      ​@@jansix4287 And Poland is proud of it. :) 1. Leopard is a very good tank but not the best. There simply isn't a tank like it... there are several comparable ones. K2 is lighter, just right for the polish, wet lowland. And on the other hand, SEP v3 as the main axis of attack from the Warsaw area to the east. Abrams isn't heavier than a Leo 2A7, so it'll be fine. 2. It is also important that the Leopard is the most expensive tank I've heard of. 3. Hungary has been waiting for its 44 tanks since 2018. Poland would have to wait 25-30 years for its 500-700 tanks. We don't have that much time with a neighbor like putler across the eastern border. 4. There are also problems with technology transfer and general misunderstandings between the governments of Germany and Poland. That is why Poland has chosen a large contract with Koreans and we are very pleased that our government has made such a decision. 5. Logistics centers for Abrams and K2 are being built in Poland. Key spare parts will also be produced ( the Germans always have problems with them), and in the case of the Korean design - just the whole tank (since 2026), with all the technology transfer behind it. Keep smiling. :) Kind regards - S

  • @wannaflyme
    @wannaflyme Před rokem +2

    Wow! I'm South Korean myself. I didn't know South Korea was praised this much! Amazing!!!😅😅😅

  • @johndewey6358
    @johndewey6358 Před rokem +8

    Looks impressive. That lowering feature reminds of French Citroen DS. Good job S. Korea.

    • @jwb1227
      @jwb1227 Před rokem

      Same concept as Citroen but in a tank. Makes it easier to perform suspension repairs outside away from a service center.