List of equipment of the Republic of Korea Army

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List of equipment of the Republic of Korea Army is a list of equipment currently in service in the Republic of Korea Army.

Small arms[]

Domestically produced[]

Arms Origin Type Manufacturer Caliber Notes
K1A  South Korea Carbine Daewoo Precision Industries .223 Remington Standard issue submachine gun
K2  South Korea Assault rifle Daewoo Precision Industries 5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue assault rifle. Partially being replaced by the K2C1
K3  South Korea Light machine gun Daewoo Precision Industries 5.56×45mm NATO Standard issue squad automatic weapon. Will be replaced by the K15
K4  South Korea Automatic grenade launcher Daewoo Precision Industries 40×53mm
K5  South Korea Pistol Daewoo Precision Industries 9×19mm Parabellum Standard issue pistol
M60D  United States
 South Korea 		General-purpose machine gun Daewoo Precision Industries 7.62×51mm NATO Produced under license. Being replaced by K12
K6  South Korea Heavy machine gun Yeohwa Shotgun .50 BMG Browning M2HB with additional modification. K6 and M2 parts are not interchangeable.
K7  South Korea Silenced submachine gun Daewoo Precision Industries 9×19mm Parabellum
K12  South Korea General-purpose machine gun S&T Motiv 7.62×51mm NATO Planned to replace the M60D
K14  South Korea Sniper rifle S&T Motiv 7.62×51mm NATO Standard-issue sniper rifle
K15  South Korea Light machine gun S&T Motiv 5.56×45mm NATO Future standard-issue squad automatic weapon

Imported products[]

Arms Origin Type Caliber Notes
CornerShot  Israel Weapon accessory Used by special forces
USP9 Tactical  Germany Pistol 9×19mm NATO Used by special forces
Jericho 941F  Israel Pistol 9×19mm NATO Used by special forces
MP9 series   Switzerland Machine pistol/Submachine gun 9×19mm NATO Used by special forces
MP5 series  Germany Submachine gun 9×19mm NATO Used by special forces
M3  United States Submachine gun .45 ACP/9x19 Parabellum Used by Special Forces
MAC-11  United States Machine pistol/Submachine gun 9×19mm Parabellum Used by Reservist force
M14 rifle  United States Battle rifle 7.62×51mm NATO For ceremonial use, also used by reservist forces
M1 carbine  United States Carbine .30 Carbine Used by reservist force
M202  United States Multishot incendiary rocket launcher 66mm Incendiary TPA
M203  United States Grenade launcher 40×46mm Being replaced by the K201
SSG 3000  Germany Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO
MSG-90  Germany Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO
SSG 69  Austria Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Used by special forces
AW  United Kingdom Sniper rifle 7.62×51mm NATO Used by special forces
AWSM  United Kingdom Sniper rifle .338 Lapua Magnum Used by special force
HK416  Germany Assault rifle 5.56×45mm NATO Used by special forces
M4 Carbine  United States Carbine 5.56×45mm NATO Used by special forces
AK-47  Soviet Union Assault rifle 7.62×39mm Used for "Aggressor" training and Secret Agent Training
PPSh-41  Soviet Union Submachine gun 7.62×25mm Tokarev Used for "Aggressor" training and Secret Agent Training
M1 Garand  United States Battle rifle .30-06 Springfield For ceremonial use, also used by reservist forces.

Tanks[]

*The list includes equipment used by both the ROK Army and ROK Marine Corps.

The ROK Army operates 2,600 tanks as of 2018.[1]

Vehicle Origin Type In service Manufacturer Produced Notes
K1/K1E1  South Korea Main battle tank 1,027 Hyundai Rotem 1985~1998 All K1s will be upgraded to the K1E1 model. Upgrades are expected to be completed by 2026.[2]
K1A1/K1A2  South Korea Main battle tank 484 Hyundai Rotem 1999~2010 All K1A1s will be upgraded to the K1A2 model. Upgrades are expected to be completed by 2022.[2]
K2 Black Panther  South Korea Main battle tank 260~ Hyundai Rotem 2013~ Initial mass production has been underway since late 2013. 206 K2 Black Panthers will be delivered during 2013~2015 for the first batch.
M48A3K  United States
 South Korea		 Main battle tank ≈300 Chrysler or Ford Motor Company 1952~1959 ROKA and ROKMC received 381 M48A3Ks upgraded from M48A1s. This variant uses a diesel engine instead of the original gasoline type. Other changes include installation of a T-shaped muzzle brake on the gun, three additional support wheels on the tracks, commander's periscope on the turret and smoke grenade dischargers. The fire control system has also been replaced with a native South Korean version. Slowly being retired.
M48A5/A5K1/A5K2  United States
 South Korea		 Main battle tank ≈500 Chrysler or Ford Motor Company 1952~1959 ROKA received 275 ex-USFK M48A5s; 195 M48A5K1s upgraded from M48A2Cs; 210 M48A5K2s upgraded from M48A1s. Main gun replaced with the KM68 105 mm gun. Additional side skirts were provided, and the fire control system was upgraded to the Laser Tank Fire Control System (LTFCS). Will be replaced by K1 & K2.
T-62 (Tiran-6)  Soviet Union
T-72M1  Soviet Union Main battle tank 5[3]
3[3]		 Used for "aggressor" training along with T-62. Their presence was considered classified but released into public after army's invitation events.[4][5]
T-80  Soviet Union Main battle tank 33 T-80U
2 T-80UK		 Omsktransmash 1990s 33 T-80Us were given by Russia between 1996 and 1997 as a partial payment of debts incurred during the Soviet era.
Two T-80UKs were given by Russia in 2005 as a partial payment of debts incurred during the Soviet era.

Armored fighting vehicles[]

The ROK Army operates 2,700 armored vehicles as of 2014 (this figure does not include wheeled armored personnel carriers).[1]

Tracked[]

Vehicle Origin Type In service Manufacturer/Produced Notes
K200/A1  South Korea Armored personnel carrier 1,700[6] Doosan/(1985~) Excludes non-armored personnel carrier variant K200 platforms.
K21  South Korea Infantry fighting vehicle More than 400 ~ (As of 2016) [7] Doosan/(2009–present) 900 K21 under mass production stage
Additional 100 K21s will be introduced by 2016
BMP-3  Soviet Union Infantry fighting vehicle 33 BMP-3F
37 BMP-3M		 Kurganmashzavod Given by Russia in 1996 as a partial payment of debts incurred during the Soviet era.
M113 (K1)  United States Armored personnel carrier Mostly phased out[8] FMC Corporation Up to 400 in reserve/storage.[8]
Variants of the K200 Armored Personnel Carrier
K216
K221
K255
K277 		 South Korea NBC reconnaissance vehicle
Smoke generating vehicle
Ammunition resupply vehicle
Command post vehicle		 ≈800[6] Doosan/Late 1980s~

Wheeled[]

Vehicle Origin Type In service Manufacturer/Produced Notes
KW1 Scorpion  South Korea 6×6 wheeled armored personnel carrier
8×8 wheeled armored personnel carrier		 600~ Hyundai Rotem/2016 ~ ROK Army has selected Hyundai Rotem over the Samsung Techwin and Doosan DST consortium as the preferred bidder for 600 wheeled armored vehicles. To enter service between 2017 and 2023.[9]
KM900 / 901 (Fiat 6614)  South Korea
 Italy		 4×4 wheeled armored personnel carrier 400[10] Asia Motors/1977~1985 Produced 482 KM900/901 wheeled APCs under license.[6] Some in reserve/storage.
Barracuda (TM-170)  South Korea
 West Germany		 4×4 wheeled armored personnel carrier 10 Doosan DST Barracuda is being used by United Nations peacekeepers.
K151 (Kia Light Tactical Vehicle)  South Korea 4×4 armored car 10000~ Kia Motors

Engineering vehicles[]

Vehicle Origin Type In service Manufacturer Notes
 South Korea Armored vehicle launched bridge 70 Hyundai Mobis Based on the MBT K1 chassis.
 South Korea Armored recovery vehicle 150 Hyundai Mobis Based on the MBT K1 chassis. More in production.[11]
 South Korea Armored recovery vehicle Doosan DST Based on the APC K200 chassis.
 South Korea Armored recovery vehicle Doosan DST Based on the IFV K21 chassis.
KM9 ACE  South Korea
 United States		 Armored combat earthmover 207[12] Samsung Techwin These were made under licence in South Korea by Samsung Techwin.[12]
Keiler  Germany Mine clearing vehicle 1[13] Rheinmetall Landsysteme Based on the MBT Leopard
Rhino  Germany Mine clearing vehicle 3[13] Rheinmetall Landsysteme
Mine Breaker 2000  Germany Mine clearing vehicle 1[13] Rheinmetall Landsysteme
Mk4  United Kingdom Mine clearing vehicle 2[13] Aardvark Clear Mine Ltd.

Logistics and utility vehicles[]

Vehicle [14][15] Origin Type[14][15] Payload Quantity Manufacturer Notes
Variants of the K131
South Korea K131
South Korea K132
South Korea K133
South Korea KM422
South Korea KM424
South Korea KM426 		 South Korea 4x4 utility vehicle
Bulletproof utility vehicle
NBC reconnaissance
Tow missile launcher carrier
106mm recoilless rifle carrier
40mm grenade launcher		 ¼ ton (off-road) 7,866[16] Kia Motors
Variants of the K311
South Korea K311
South Korea K301
South Korea K312
South Korea K313
South Korea K314
South Korea K315
South Korea K316
South Korea K317
South Korea K318
South Korea K319
South Korea Box car 		 South Korea 4x4 utility vehicle
Combat food supply
Ambulance
Shop van
Signals vehicle
Secret code
NBC reconnaissance
Biological reconnaissance
Smoke generating vehicle
Bulletproof
FDC, UAV, communication		 1¼ ton (off-road) 13,170[16] Kia Motors
Variants of the K511
South Korea K511
South Korea K512
South Korea K513
South Korea K514
South Korea K515
South Korea K516
South Korea K517
South Korea K518
South Korea K519
South Korea K606
South Korea Box car 		 South Korea 6x6 cargo truck
Shop van
Fuel tanker
Fire direction center vehicle
Water tanker
secret code
long bed
Bulletproof cargo
combat food supply
hydraulic crane
UAV, communication, PX		 2½ ton (off-road) 18,972[16] Kia Motors
Variants of the K711
South Korea K711
South Korea K712
South Korea K713
South Korea K714
South Korea K715
South Korea K716
South Korea K717
South Korea K718
South Korea K719
South Korea K720
South Korea K721
South Korea Box car 		 South Korea 6x6 cargo truck
Wrecker
Dump truck
K136 Kooryoung
Tractor
Expandable van
Spare parts van
Floating bridge
Ribbon bridge
Long bed cargo
decontamination
Radar, water filter, etc.		 5 ton (off-road) 10,563[16] Kia Motors
Vehicle Origin Type Payload Quantity Manufacturer Notes
South Korea K912  South Korea 8x8 wrecker Kia Motors KM1001 Wrecker for disposal of large & modernized equipment exceeding operating capacity of the KM502 (K711 variant) Wrecker
South Korea K915  South Korea 8x8 tractor 60 ~ 100 ton Kia Motors KM1002 Tractor for transportation of large-heavy equipment such as tank, armored vehicle
South Korea K917  South Korea 8x8 cargo truck 15 ton Kia Motors
South Korea Hyundai Trago  South Korea 6x4 tractor 100 ton Hyundai Motors Military-Equipped Civilian Vehicles
United States MaxxPro MRAP 10 International Truck South Korea 10 MaxxPro Dashes in service with Republic of Korea Army
United States HEMTT A4 MLRS resupply 58 Oshkosh Corp.
Germany Unimog Snowplow vehicle 34[17] Mercedes-Benz
SwedenSouth Korea K532
SwedenSouth Korea K533
SwedenSouth Korea K534 		 South Korea Mortar carrier
Electronic warfare
Signals vehicle		 ≈500[18] Kia Motors Hagglunds BV206 was built in Korea under license by Kia Motors.[18]

The RoK Army operates 9,096 civil vehicles ranging from sedans to buses, forklifts, excavators, and graders.[16]

Communication equipment[]

Equipment[19] Origin Type[19] Manufacturer[19] Frequency[19] Notes[19]
South Korea PRC-85K  South Korea Walkie-talkie LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) VHF/FM Slowly being retired
South Korea PRC-96K Walkie-talkie LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) VHF/FM Standard issue
United StatesSouth Korea PRC-77K Portable transceiver LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) VHF/FM Produced under license. Mainly used by the Republic of Korea Reserve Forces.
South Korea PRC-999K  South Korea Portable transceiver LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) VHF/FM Standard issue
South Korea ARC-900K  South Korea Aircraft transceiver LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) VHF/FM
United States South Korea KTA-312 Field telephone corded Produced under license. Slowly being retired.
South Korea TA-512K  South Korea Field telephone corded Standard issue
South Korea AN/PRC-950K  South Korea Portable transceiver Huneed HF/AM
South Korea AN/VRC-950K  South Korea Vehicle transceiver Huneed HF/AM
South Korea VRC-946K  South Korea Vehicle transceiver (jeep) Huneed VHF/FM
South Korea VRC-947K  South Korea Vehicle transceiver (truck) Huneed VHF/FM
South Korea VRC-949K  South Korea Vehicle transceiver (tank) Huneed VHF/FM
South Korea VRC-964K  South Korea Vehicle transceiver (armored vehicle) Huneed VHF/FM
South Korea KAN/GRC-512(V)  South Korea Multi-channel radio Huneed UHF
South Korea SPIDER  South Korea 2nd generation tactical communication system[20] Samsung Electronics The SPIDER system can transmit only still images and voice data.[21]
South Korea TICN  South Korea 3rd generation tactical communication system[20] Samsung Thales, LIG Nex1 and Huneed consortium[22]
South Korea TMMR  South Korea Tactical multiband multirole radio LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) HF/VHF/UHF
South Korea PRC-821K  South Korea Tactical satellite (TACSAT) radio Samsung Thales Satellite
South Korea TSC-791K  South Korea Mobile and tactical military satellite communication system LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) Satellite

Radar systems[]

Model Origin Type Manufacturer Deployment Quantity Notes
Low Altitude Surveillance Radars
South Korea TPS-830K  South Korea Mobile short range air search radar LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) 1994~[23] 54[24] Use supports KM167A3 Vulcan, K263A1 Chungung and Oerlikon GDF.
South Korea FPS-303K  South Korea Medium range air search radar LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) 2014~16[25] 3D AESA radar connected to early warning and command & control systems, enhances the ability to detect and track targets at low altitudes.[25]
High Altitude Surveillance Radars
South Korea TPS-880K  South Korea Local Air Defense Radar LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) 2018~[26] 3D AESA radar that performs high and low-altitude surveillance and detects unmanned aerial vehicles and combat aircraft.[26]
Artillery/Rocket-Locating Radars
South Korea  South Korea Counter-battery radar LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) 2018~[27] The new TPQ-74K has 30~40% greater detection radius and continuous operating time than the existing Korean-licensed Swedish ARTHUR-K radar systems. Arthur-K has effective detection range of 40 km, while the new system has range of over 60 km. It can also operate continuously for eight hours, compared to Arthur-K's 6 hours. Merely two radars will allow undisturbed operation for 365 days.[28]
United States AN/TPQ-36 Firefinder Counter-battery radar Raytheon 1996[27] 10[27]
United States AN/TPQ-37 Firefinder Counter-battery radar Raytheon 1996[27] 5[27]
Sweden South Korea Saab ARTHUR-K  South Korea Counter-battery radar LIG Nex1 (formerly LG Precision) 2009~[27] 8[27] ARTHUR-K was built in Korea under license by LIG Nex1[29]

Optics and night sight systems[]

Model Origin Type Manufacturer Deployment Notes
South Korea KM-20[30]  South Korea 8x30 military binocular EO system (formerly Korea Optech) 1995[30] Standard issue
South Korea PVS-98K[30]  South Korea Day and night sight EO system (formerly Korea Optech) 1998[30] Standard issue
South Korea PVS-01K[30]  South Korea Thermal weapon sight EO system (formerly Korea Optech) 2001[30] Standard issue
South Korea PVS-02K[30]  South Korea Night weapon sight EO system (formerly Korea Optech) 2002[30] Standard issue
South Korea PVS-04K[30]  South Korea Night monocular scope EO system (formerly Korea Optech) 2004[30] Standard issue
South Korea PVS-05K[30]  South Korea Day and night sight EO system (formerly Korea Optech) 2005[30] Standard issue
South Korea PVS-11K  South Korea Day and night sight EO system (formerly Korea Optech) 2011 Standard issue
South Korea DCL-120  South Korea Dot sight Dong In optical Limited issue
South Korea TAS-970K[31]  South Korea Thermal observation device Samsung thales 1997[31] Standard issue
South Korea TAS-815K[31]  South Korea Thermal observation device Samsung thales 2011[31] Standard issue

Artillery[]

The ROK Army operates 5,800 artillery pieces and MRLs as of 2014.(This figure does not include mortars)[1]

Mortars[]

Mortars Origin Type In service Manufacturer/Produced Range Notes
United States M-19 60mm mortar 1,800m Kept in reserve/storage
United StatesSouth Korea KM-19  United States
 South Korea		 60mm mortar Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/1970s 1,800m Made under license
South Korea K-181  South Korea 60mm mortar 2,100[32] Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/since 1985 3,590m
United States M29 81mm mortar 4,600m Kept in reserve/storage
United StatesSouth Korea KM29A1  United States
 South Korea		 81mm mortar Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/1970s 4,600m Made under license
South Korea KM-187  South Korea 81mm mortar Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/since 1996 6,300m
United StatesSouth Korea KM30  United States
 South Korea		 107mm (4.2 in) 1,840 [33] Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/since 1980 5,650m Made under license. Will be replaced by 120mm mortar[34]
South Korea XKM-120[35]  South Korea 120mm mortar Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/since 1996 8,000m 120mm self-propelled mortar system that features a computerised fire control system (FCS) and a semi-automatic loading system.

Field artillery[]

Howitzer Type In service Manufacturer/Produced Range Notes
United States M2/M2A1/M3/M101
United StatesSouth Korea KM101A1		 105mm towed howitzer 1,988[36] Rock Island Arsenal/(1941~1953)
Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/(1970s)		 HE 11.3 km Up to 1,000 more in reserve/storage.[36]
Made under license
South Korea KH178 105mm towed howitzer 18 Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia) HE 14.7 km[37]
RAP 18 km[38]		 Wasn't produced in large numbers because too many (K)M101s were already in use by the army.
United States M114 155mm towed howitzer 988[36] Rock Island Arsenal/(1941~1953) HE 14.6 km[39]
RAP 19 km[39]

Mainly used by the Republic of Korea Reserve Forces.

South Korea KH179 155mm towed howitzer ≈860[36] Kia Machine Tool (now Hyundai Wia)/(since 1983) HE 22 km[39]
RAP 30 km[39]

Self-propelled artillery[]

Equipment Type In service Manufacturer/Produced Notes
Artillery
United StatesSouth Korea K55/K55A1 155mm self-propelled howitzer 1,040 Samsung Techwin/(1985~1997) M109A2 built under license by Samsung Techwin. All K55 will be upgraded to K55A1[40]
Will eventually be replaced by the K9 Thunder
South Korea K9/A1 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer 1,200[41] Samsung Techwin/1999~ Total More than 1,200 will be delivered by 2019 (K9A1 upgrade 2030~)[42]
South Korea K105HT 105mm self-propelled howitzer 800 ~ Samsung Techwin/2017~[43] M101 howitzer mounted on a truck[44][45]
United States M110 8-inch (203mm) self-propelled howitzer Phased-out 99 M110s in service from 1971 till 2008. Some in reserve/storage.
South Korea K281A1 81mm self-propelled mortar Doosan K200 self-propelled mortar variant
South Korea K242A1 107mm self-propelled mortar Doosan K200 self-propelled mortar variant. To be replaced by 120mm automatic loading mortar.[46]
SwedenSouth Korea K532
(Bandvagn 206)		 107mm self-propelled mortar Kia Motors/1994~[18] Made under license
Derivatives
South Korea K56 ARV Ammunition resupply vehicle (700 planned)[47] Samsung Techwin/2013~[48] Based on the K55 chassis
South Korea K10 ARV Ammunition resupply vehicle 179 Samsung Techwin/2006~ Based on the K9 chassis
South Korea K77 FDCV Fire direction center vehicle Samsung Techwin/1990s? Based on the K55 chassis

Rocket artillery[]

Artillery Type Version Manufacturer/Deployment Maximum range Launch vehicle Quantity(Rocket) Notes
South Korea K136/A1 Kooryoung MRL K-30 (130 mm)[49]
K-33 (131 mm)[49]		 Hanwha/1981~1987
Hanwha/1987~90s		 23 km[49]
36 km[49] 		156 140,000[49]
340,000[49]
United StatesSouth Korea M270 MLRS 227 mm M270[49]
227 mm M270A1[49]		 Lockheed Martin/1998
Lockheed Martin/2008		 32 km
45.5 km		 58 27,684[49] Hanwha obtained the license to locally produce the 227mm M270 series rockets.[50]
South Korea K239 Chunmoo MLRS 239 mm K-MLRS Hanwha/2015[51] 160 km 360~[52] - One vehicle can fit 130 mm and 239 mm rockets at once, can also fire 227 mm rockets for M270 compatibility, to replace K136.[53]

Air defense[]

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) additionally operates MIM-23 Hawk, MIM-104 Patriot and KM-SAM SAMs.

Name Type In service Deployment Notes
Towed anti-aircraft gun
United States South Korea KM167A3 Vulcan  United States
 South Korea		 20mm towed vulcan ≈1,000[54][55] 1970s ~ 1980s[55] Built in Korea under license by S&T Dynamics.[55]
SwitzerlandSouth Korea Oerlikon 35mm(GDF-003)[56] 35mm towed anti-aircraft gun 36[57] 1975[57] Uses Skyguard system, two guns linked to one radar
SPAAG
South Korea K263A1 20mm self-propelled vulcan 200 K200 self-propelled AAA variant
South Korea K30 Biho 30mm self-propelled anti-aircraft gun 176[58]
Self-propelled surface-to-air missile system
FranceSouth Korea K-SAM Chunma Short-range self-propelled SAM 120 Crotale NG system in indigenous design by LIG Nex1
MANPADS
United Kingdom Javelin[59] Man-portable air defense system 100 launchers[60]
1,500 missiles[60]		 1987[60]
France Mistral Man-portable air defense system 406 launchers
2,760 missiles[61]		 1991~1997[61]
Russia SA-16 Igla-1E Man-portable air defense system 50 launchers[62]
750 missiles[62]		 1996[62] Given by Russia as a partial payment of debts incurred during the Soviet era
South Korea Shingung (KP-SAM) Man-portable air defense system 2005~ Under delivery, approximately 2,000 missiles will be fielded
United States FIM-92 Stinger Man-portable air defense system Phased-out Transferred from War Reserve Stock for Allies - Korea (kept in reserve/storage)

Anti-tank weapons[]

Anti-tank weapon Type In service Notes
United States M40 106mm Recoilless rifle
United States M67 90mm Man-portable recoilless rifle
United States M72 LAW Man-portable unguided RPG Now on reverse army not in FEBA area
Germany Panzerfaust 3 Man-portable unguided RPG Standard issue
United States BGM-71 TOW TOW missile
Russia Metis-M Man-portable SACLOS missile 226 Given by Russia as a partial payment of debts incurred during the Soviet era; SACLOS sighting device and 12,000 missiles were domestically produced by LIG Nex1[63]
South Korea Hyungung (Raybolt)[64] Anti tank guided missile (ATGM) 10000~

Surface-to-surface missile[]

The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) operates an additional surface-to- surface missiles. ROKAF has modified U.S.-supplied Nike surface-to-air missiles for a surface-to-surface mission.[65][66]

Missile Type Version Range(ROK MND official) CEP Deployment First seen in public In service Notes
South Korea Hyunmoo-1  South Korea Short-range ballistic missile 1A 180 km (United States estimates its range would have been 250 km)[67] 1986[67] Armed Forces day 1987[68] Phased-out[68] 200 more in reserve/storage.[68]
South Korea Hyunmoo-2  South Korea Short-range ballistic missile 2A
2B
2C		 300 km[68]
500 km[68]
800 km[69]		 30~50m[68]
30~50m[68]
-		 2004[68]
2009[68]
2017[69]		 2012[68]
2011[68]
-		 000
South Korea Hyunmoo-3  South Korea GLCM 3A
3B
3C
3D		 500 km[68]
1,000 km[68]
1,500 km[68]
3,000 km[70]		 1m[68] 2000s[68]
2006 [68]
2011[68]
In development[70]		 2000s[68]
2009[68]
2013[68]
-		 000 The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) also operates Hyunmoo-3 cruise missiles. (ship/submarine-launched)[71]
United States ATACMS  United States Tactical ballistic missile Block I
Block IA		 165 km
300 km		 2000
2004		 111
110

Coastal patrol vessel[]

The Army also operates its own patrol vessels.[72]

Watercraft Type Builder Displacement In Service Notes
South Korea PBR-15[72] Army patrol boat Kangnam corporation 21 tonnes 26[73] Primary mission is search and reconnaissance operations within 3 miles (5 km) of the Korean coastline.[74]

Aircraft[]

Since 1987 the ROK Army has only operated rotary-wing aircraft.[75]

Aircraft Type Version Deployment Quantity Notes
The ROK Army has more than 600 helicopters in service[1]
Boeing CH-47 Chinook  United States Heavy transport CH-47D
CH-47DLR		 1988~1998[76] 26
6		 ROKA received a total of 27 CH-47D and 6 CH-47DLR[77]
Sikorsky Aircraft UH-60  United States Utility transport UH-60P 1990~1999[76] 112[78] 138 built under license by Korean Air
KAI KUH-1 Surion  South Korea Utility transport KUH-1 2012~ 120~[79] 240 ordered+ medevac 8 ordered, replace the UH-1h
MD Helicopters MD-500MD  United States Light attack
Light attack		 MD-500 Defender
MD-500 TOW Defender		 1976~1988[76] 207
50		 Built under license by Korean Air
Bell Helicopter AH-1 Cobra  United States Attack AH-1F/S 1977~1991[76] 75[80] Being upgraded[81]
Messerschmitt Bo 105  Germany Light attack Bo 105CBS 1999~2000[76] 12 Built under license by KAI
Light Armed Helicopter (LAH)  France Light attack Airbus H155[82] 2022~ 0 (150 planned)[83] Planned to replace the MD-500[84]
AH-64 Apache  United States Attack AH-64E Guardian 2016~2017[85] 36 Total 100 plan (2022~2028)
UAVs
South Korea KAI Songgolmae Reconnaissance RQ-101 2001 4 corps
Israel IAI Searcher Reconnaissance Searcher II 2005[86] 2 corps
Israel Elbit Skylark Reconnaissance Skylark II 2009[87]
South Korea Ucon system RemoEye Reconnaissance Battalion-level(RemoEye 002,006) 2009[88] Standard issue.
Israel IAI Heron-1 Reconnaissance Heron-1 ~2015 0(3) On order[89]
South Korea Korean Air KUS-DUAS Reconnaissance Division-level 2015[90]
South Korea Korean Air KUS-FT RSTA Company-level ~2016 Two systems per company[91]

Auxiliary systems[]

System Type In service Notes
United StatesSouth Korea KM138 Minelayer Built by Samsung Techwin under license
United States M58 MICLIC Mine clearing line charge

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