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KIFV (Korean Infantry Fighting Vehicle)
- Armored Personnel Carrier -



Origin: (Real World)
South Korea

Games Featured In:
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception

Operators:
Aurelian Army

Overview:
The KIFV (Korean Infantry Fighting Vehicle) was developed by Daewoo in the middle of 1980s. The base model is also known as the K200. Over 1 000 vehicles were produced and some were exported to Malaysia.

The KIFV is broadly similar to the YPR-765 infantry fighting vehicle developed in the United States, which in turn is based on the M113 APC. The vehicle is armed with one 12.7-mm machine gun and one 7.62-mm MG. There were also some KIFV variants armed with a turret-mounted cannon. Korean armored vehicle was up-armored comparing with the M113 APC and in terms of classification it is a well-armored APC rather than a true IFV.

The KIFV has a crew of three and carries up to 9 troops, who enter and leave vehicle via the rear power operated ramp. It is powered by a MAN non-turbocharged engine, developing 280 hp. Despite increase in weight the KIFV retains it's amphibious qualities. An improved K200A1 was introduced in 1994. It featured additional armor and received a turbocharged engine delivering 350 hp to keep it's cross-country performance at the same level. A number of specialized vehicles were based on the KIFV including 82- and 120-mm mortar carriers, command vehicle, repair and recovery vehicle.

Sources:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Eg-NQ7-fw...feature=related at 0:16.
Ace Combat X: Skies of Deception (the game itself)
Military Today (overview)

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