Peruvian Army to Use Korean Small Tactical Vehicles

STX to Supply Small Tactical Vehicles... Full-Scale Expansion of Exports to Latin America
"Kia's Official Vehicle in Peru... Annual Supply to Exceed 100 Units"

Kia's small tactical vehicle (KLTV, Kia Light Tactical Vehicle) will be supplied to Peru. This is the result of a second implementation contract under the strategic partnership signed in May of last year, signifying that the Korean small tactical vehicle has been officially adopted as a standard vehicle by the Peruvian Army.

On August 11, STX, a general trading company, announced that on August 7 (local time), it signed an initial contract with the Peruvian Army's Arsenal (FAME S.A.C.) to supply 10 units of Kia's small tactical vehicle (KLTV). STX plans to expand the supply volume to over 100 units annually in the future.

The KLTV is an armored reconnaissance vehicle with frame rigidity equivalent to a 7-ton class vehicle. It is a next-generation military vehicle that demonstrates excellent mobility and durability in rugged mountainous terrain and complex operational environments. The vehicle is available in different models depending on its purpose?KLTV141 for commanders, KLTV181 for reconnaissance, KLTV182 for multipurpose use, and KLTV280?with model names differentiated accordingly. From 2022 to 2023, it was also supplied to Chile over a period of two years. With this delivery, STX plans to provide a comprehensive package-type military logistics support system, including not only complete vehicle exports but also spare parts, maintenance equipment, technology transfer, and operational training.

The KLTV181 features an 8-speed automatic transmission, a maximum speed of 130 km/h, and a maximum driving range of 640 km. The driver's compartment accommodates the driver and three passengers. The vehicle measures 4,900 mm in length, 2,190 mm in width, 2,350 mm in height, and has a ground clearance of 420 mm. It can carry up to 1,000 kg, with a total weight of 5,700 kg. The small tactical vehicle is equipped with the Euro 5 turbocharged diesel engine S2 model, which has a displacement of 2,959 cc, a maximum output of 225 horsepower (3,200 rpm), and a maximum torque of 51 kg.m (1,750 rpm).

Since being designated as a defense industry company in 1973, Kia has been a part of the history of Korean military vehicles. After establishing the nation's only specialized research center for special vehicles in 1985, Kia began mass-producing the new Jeep (K-131) in 1997 and delivered 15-ton class heavy equipment transport vehicles (tractors) to the military in 2001, thereby building a diverse military vehicle production system. In 2017, Kia also began mass production of the KLTV, Korea's first multipurpose tactical vehicle.

An STX official stated, "Based on our global defense network and locally tailored export strategies, we plan to expand our export range to include special vehicles for government and public institutions in the future."

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