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[[File:Daewoo K5.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Daewoo K5 - 9x19mm]] | [[File:Daewoo K5.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Daewoo K5 - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[File:DaewooDP51.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Daewoo DP-51 (export name for the Daewoo K5) - 9x19mm]] | [[File:DaewooDP51.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Daewoo DP-51 (export name for the Daewoo K5) - 9x19mm]] | ||
Built by Daewoo Prevision Industries of South Korea, the '''Daewoo K5''' Pistol is the standard sidearm of the South Korean military. It is commonly carried by MPs, Security forces and Local Police units throughout South Korea as well. Their export version of the K5 is the '''DP-51'''. One way to indicate whether the pistol is a K5 or a DP-51 is the presence of an insignia in the pistol grip. | Built by Daewoo Prevision Industries of South Korea, the '''Daewoo K5''' Pistol is the standard sidearm of the South Korean military. It is commonly carried by MPs, Security forces and Local Police units throughout South Korea as well. Their export version of the K5 is the '''DP-51'''. One way to indicate whether the pistol is a K5 or a DP-51 is the presence of an insignia in the pistol grip. | ||
The DP51s are well known for being affordable surplus pistols with a unique "triple-action" trigger system. | The DP51s are well known for being affordable surplus pistols with a unique "triple-action" trigger system. The pistol has an American variant, the Lionheart LH9. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Latest revision as of 16:03, 18 September 2023
Built by Daewoo Prevision Industries of South Korea, the Daewoo K5 Pistol is the standard sidearm of the South Korean military. It is commonly carried by MPs, Security forces and Local Police units throughout South Korea as well. Their export version of the K5 is the DP-51. One way to indicate whether the pistol is a K5 or a DP-51 is the presence of an insignia in the pistol grip.
The DP51s are well known for being affordable surplus pistols with a unique "triple-action" trigger system. The pistol has an American variant, the Lionheart LH9.
Specifications
(1990 - Present)
- Type: Pistol
- Caliber(s): 9x19mm, .40 S&W
- Weight: 1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
- Length: 7.5 in (19 cm)
- Barrel length: 4.1 in (10.5 cm)
- Capacity: 13
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto (SA/DA/DA Plus)
The Daewoo K5 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guard Post | Chun Ho-jin | Sergeant Major Noh | 2008 | |
| Staff Sergeant Yoon | ||||
| Northern Limit Line | Sunwoo Jae-duk | Lieutenant Yoon Young-ha | 2015 |
Video Games
| Game Title | As | Notations | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation 7 | K5 | 2006 | |
| Combat Arms | K5 | 2008 | |
| Warface | Daewoo K5 | 2013 | |
| S.K.I.L.L - Special Force 2 | 2013 |
See Also
- S&T Daewoo - A list of all firearms manufactured by S&T Daewoo.