Hyundai Rotem to supply armored vehicles to Peru

[Courtesy of Hyundai Rotem Co.]

South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem Co. has been selected as the preferred bidder to supply 30 wheeled armored vehicles to the Peruvian Army.

The deal, if realized, would be Hyundai Rotem’s first export of wheeled armored vehicles and the first time a Korean combat armored vehicle will enter the Latin American market.

Hyundai Rotem said on Thursday that it has been chosen as the preferred negotiator by Peruvian military authorities for the supply of wheeled armored vehicles.

Under the potential contract, Hyundai Rotem will be eligible to deliver 30 units of its K808 White Tiger to the Peruvian Army. The deal valued at $60 million was facilitated by Korean trading company STX.

Wheeled armored vehicles, characterized by individual wheels rather than continuous tracks, offer maneuverability akin to standard vehicles.

The K808, equipped with an 8-wheel drive system, can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h on paved roads and around 25 km/h off-road.

It features run-flat tires capable of sustaining operation even after being hit by gunfire and an automatic air pressure adjustment system based on surface pressure.

The deal is expected to allow Hyundai Rotem to expand its business footprint in Latin America.