HD Hyundai Infracore wins $67.6 mil. deal to supply K2 engines to arms agency
Engine unit for the K2 battle tank / Courtesy of HD Hyundai Infracore
HD Hyundai Infracore said Tuesday it has won a 92.3 billion-won ($67.6 million) contract from the state-run Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to supply engines for Korea's K2 battle tanks.
Under the agreement, HD Hyundai Infracore will deliver the 1,500-horsepower K2 tank engines in phases through 2028.
According to the company, the engine model matches the output of those used in main tanks operated by top global militaries, enabling the 56-ton K2 tank to reach a maximum speed of 70 kilometers per hour.
The model uses an advanced turbocharging system for improved power and combustion efficiency, and is designed to reduce vibration and ensure even power distribution.
HD Hyundai Infracore succeeded in localizing production of the K2 tank engine in 2014 and has been DAPA's sole supplier of engines for the tank model since 2019.
DAPA announced last week that it had secured the second sales agreement of K2 tanks with Poland. The deal is estimated to be worth around 8.8 trillion won.
"The contract demonstrates HD Hyundai's defense technology capabilities and reliability," said Kim Joong-soo, head of the engine business division at HD Hyundai Infracore. "We will continue to strengthen Korea's defense competitiveness by building a stable supply chain and investing in technological innovation."