Italy South Korea
KM900 Armored Personnel Carrier
Gary's Combat Vehicle Reference Guide

KM900
GENERAL DATA
 KM900
Alternative DesignationsFiat OTO Type 6614
Country of OriginItaly
RoleAmphibious armored personnel carrier
Date Of Introduction?
Crew1 + 10 passengers
Combat Weight9.4 tons (8.5 mt)
Ground Pressure?
Drive Formula4 x 4
Length, Overall 19.23 ft (5.86 m)
Width, Overall 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Height, Overall 7.15 ft (2.18 m)
PERFORMANCE
 KM900
Engine145 hp (107 kw) 4 cylinder diesel
Range435 miles (700 km)
Fuel Capacity38 gal (143 l)
Road Speed62 mph (100 km/h)
Cross Country Speed?
Swim Speed2.8 mph (4.5 km/h)
Fording DepthAmphibious
Grade60%
Side Slope30%
Trench Crossing?
Vertical Wall Climb1.3 ft (0.4 m)
PROTECTION
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Armor?
Applique ArmorN/A
Explosive Reactive ArmorN/A
Active Protective SystemN/A
NBC Protection SystemN/A
Smoke EquipmentSmoke grenade launchers available
ARMAMENT
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Type Mount Typical Ammo Load
.50 cal M2HB machine gun Cupola; pintle-mounted; belt feed 1,000
Firing ports: 4 on each side of troop compartment, 2 in rear
FIRE CONTROL
 KM900
Fire Control SystemN/A
Main Gun StabilizationN/A
RangefinderN/A
Infrared SearchlightN/A

VARIANTS

Fiat OTO Type 6614
Original Italian production model.

Italian Army: Type 6614 IT0471: Type 6614
KM900
Licensed, locally manufactured South Korean version of the Italian Type 6614.

Recognition features:
  • Boat-shaped hull.
  • Four widely spaced road tires.
  • Sloped sides.
  • Cupola mounted atop body slightly to the rear of the center of the vehicle.
  • Side access doors, one each side, have vision block and firing port.
  • Large ramp in rear with vision block and firing port on either side.

KM900