The Marine Infantry of the Chilean Navy deploys the armored KLTV 4×4 in Arauco

The Chilean Navy published on its website the first photograph of one of the new Kia Light Tactical Vehicle (KLTV) 4×4 armored vehicles of the Marine Corps (CIM) deployed within the framework of the State of Emergency Constitutional Exception (EEC-E) in force in the Province of Arauco, Region of Biobío.

These vehicles arrived in December 2022 and were acquired as part of a requirement that the institution formulated to equip Marine Infantry personnel who perform patrol, control, and surveillance tasks with light armor in the provinces of Arauco and Biobío.

The image was taken during the review carried out by the Director General of Finance of the Navy, Rear Admiral AB Klaus Hartung, together with the head of National Defense (Jedena) in those provinces, Rear Admiral Daniel Muñoz, to the Arauco Task Force, and which was focused on the logistical aspect involved in the deployment of the CIM in the Southern Macrozone.

The authority inspected the equipment used in the control operations and the Logistics Support Party (PAL), which provides support and well-being to field personnel, and during his visit to the Jedena command post, Rear Admiral Muñoz explained the plan of security and analyzed future support requirements that may arise with the extension of the measure.

A VERSATILE VEHICLE

The KLTV 4×4 family of light tactical vehicles was designed to meet the needs of the South Korean Armed Forces.

The project had the assistance and financing of the Ministry of National Defense of that Asian country and production began in June 2016.

This model is also in service in the Philippines, Mali, Nigeria and Turkmenistan.

Kia’s portfolio includes the KLTV141 command version, KLTV181 armored personnel carrier, KLTV182 armored reconnaissance vehicle, KLTV280 multipurpose, KLTV204 workshop, KLTV240 chassis for additional superstructure modules and special vehicles equipped with shelter, machine gun or missile, NBC reconnaissance and cargo transportation.

The KLTV181, in service with the Chilean Marine Corps, has a driver and three passengers in the cabin.

It has a total length of 4,900mm, a total width of 2,190mm, a total height of 2,350mm and a ground clearance of 420mm.

It has a fording depth of 760 mm, an approach angle of 62° and a departure angle of 48°.

It can transport 1,000 kilos and has a total weight of 5,700 kilos

This vehicle has a Euro 5 model S2 turbocharged diesel engine with 2,959 CC, a maximum power of 225 HP at 3,200 RPM and a maximum torque of 51 kg.m at 1,750 RPM.

It has an eight-speed automatic transmission. The maximum speed of the KLTV is 130 km/h and it has a range of 640 km.

This version has air conditioning, all wheel drive (AWD), independent suspension, 315/85R16 tires with Run Flat system, Stanag 4569 armor against small arms fire and artillery fragments, ABS brakes and a rear camera.

With information from Infodefensa

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