Kia KM250

The Kia KM250, alternately the K511, is a family of 6x6 tactical trucks manufactured by Kia Motors in South Korea as an updated version of the American M35A2 cargo truck, which was manufactured under license. It keeps the classic long bonnet, soft-topped cab and large carrying area while adding several modern features. A 180 hp KK-7.4 diesel engine gives a cruising speed of 95 km/h and up to 490 Nm of torque, the truck weighs 6.1 tonnes and carries 2,270 kg off-road or 4,550 kg on hard surface roads, with room for 22 people including 20 fully equipped troops and a crew of two, and a 200-litre tank gives a range of 955 km. Variants include the KM251 extended-wheelbase cargo truck, the KM255 fuel tanker, the KM256 water tanker, the KM258 shop van and the KM259 decontamination truck. Operators include the armies of South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Chile, Iraq and Yemen. In April 2020 a deal for 10,000 new trucks was signed to replace the K511 (KM250) and K71 (KM500) in Republic of Korea Army service.