Roletracked gun/missile short-range air defense
Main weapon / systemtwin 30 mm cannon with optional/modern missile fit
Platform / layoutmodified K200-family tracked chassis
MediaPrimary image integrated
Development and design
Biho was developed specifically for South Korean terrain and operational requirements. It combines twin 30 mm cannon with surveillance radar, electro-optical tracking, laser ranging, and a modified K200-family automotive base. 1, 2
Operational use
Fielding began around 1999. Later Hybrid Biho configurations added short-range surface-to-air missiles to extend reach beyond the gun envelope. 1, 2
Role and significance
The system shows South Korea’s progression from license-influenced armored carriers toward indigenous integrated air-defense vehicles tailored to the peninsula. 1, 2
Sources and further reading
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