South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem has kicked off development of the K3 main battle tank, a next-generation platform powered by hydrogen fuel cells and is set to succeed the widely regarded K2.
Built with support from the country’s top defense agencies, the K3 will initially feature a hybrid hydrogen-diesel system, with plans to shift to a fully hydrogen setup in the future.
The use of hydrogen fuel cells promises several advantages, including reduced acoustic and heat signatures, better fuel efficiency, and improved mobility, all contributing to lower maintenance and stronger off-road performance.
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