Daewoo K1
| Daewoo K1 | |
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| general information | |
| Civil name: | Daewoo K1 |
| Country of operation: | South Korea |
| Developer / Manufacturer: | Daewoo |
| Development year: | 1977 |
| Manufacturer country: | South Korea |
| Production time: | since 1980 |
| Model variants: | Daewoo K1A |
| Weapon Category: | Assault rifle |
| Furnishing | |
| Overall length: | 838 mm |
| Weight: (unloaded) | 2.87 kg |
| Barrel length : | 263 mm |
| Technical specifications | |
| Caliber : | 5.56 × 45 mm NATO |
| Possible magazine fillings : | 30 cartridges |
| Ammunition supply : | Curve magazine |
| Cadence : | 800 rounds / min |
| Fire types: | Single, continuous fire |
| Twist : | right |
| Visor : | Open sights |
| Closure : | Turret lock |
| Charging principle: | Gas pressure charger |
| Lists on the subject | |
The Daewoo K1 / K1A carbine is the first modern rifle to be developed in South Korea . It was developed from 1977 to 1980.
technology
The weapon uses the 5.56 × 45 mm NATO ammunition. The piston, handle and other less stressed parts are made of polymers.
All existing South Korean K1 versions were modified to K1A, which has a longer barrel and flash hider.
In contrast to the Daewoo K2, the rifle uses a direct gas system like the M16 (rifle) , which is lighter but less reliable.
Web links
Commons : Daewoo K1 - Album with pictures, videos and audio files
