ADEX 2013: Doosan shows off KMRAP
Korean company Doosan has displayed its KMRAP prototype for the first time at ADEX2013, which it has proposed as a possible procurement for the Republic of Korea Army.
A programme to develop the prototype vehicle funded by Korea’s defence procurement agency (DAPA) was begun in 2011. So Il Ho, the research engineer at Doosan in charge of the project, told Shephard that the first prototype took only six months to design and build.
The first prototype was then delivered to the procurement agency for testing and was destroyed last month during blast testing. The KMRAP performed well in the
Already have an account? Log in
Want to keep reading this article?
More from Land Warfare
-
![General Atomics and Rafael unveil new multi-domain missile]()
General Atomics and Rafael unveil new multi-domain missile
Currently under development, Bullseye has been designed to be a long-range, precision-guided strike capability.
-
![Polaris bets on the Arctic market with over-snow reconnaissance vehicle]()
Polaris bets on the Arctic market with over-snow reconnaissance vehicle
The military 850 Titan 155 is described by the company as an “all-new” over-snow reconnaissance vehicle (OSRV).
-
![Australia inducts new QinetiQ EOD robots and 9mm pistols into service]()
Australia inducts new QinetiQ EOD robots and 9mm pistols into service
The new inductions will add significantly to the ADF’s infantry capabilities, especially during in-combat explosive ordnance disposal situations.
