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Daewoo K1 / K2
The Daewoo assault rifles are the standard issue rifles for the South Korean Military and Police forces. The K1/K1A short carbines were developed first, the full sized K2 assault rifle was developed later. The K1A was the upgraded version of the K1 carbine (developed as a submachine gun to replace the M3 Grease gun for the South Korean Military). The K1A is considered a submachine gun, despite the fact that it fires an intermediate cartridge (5.56mm Nato/.223) like the full sized assault rifle.
- K1/K1A Carbine - telescoping wire stock, short barrel, 1 in 12 rifle twist - 5.56mm
- K2 Rifle - Folding full sized stock, 16" barrel, 1 in 7.3 rifle twist - 5.56mm
While some people regard the K1 as just a shorter version of the K2, they are somewhat different internally. The K1 (which came first) uses a gas impingement system like the AR15/M16 rifles. The K2 full sized rifle has a gas piston system, just like the AK47 rifles.
Unlike most people's misconception, the K1/K1A is NOT a carbine version of K2. First, the K1/K1A was made before the K2. And also, most parts (Including the firing pin) are not interchangeable except the bottom stock. And most of all, Daewoo S&T has recently released K2 Carbine version along with K3 Para version and K-12, 7.62X51mm machine gun to replace the M60.
The Daewoo K1 / K2 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Daewoo K1
Specifications
(1980 - Present)
- Type:Assault Rifle
- Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
- Weight: 6.3 lbs (2.9 kg)
- Length: 25.7 in (65.3 cm) (stock retracted), 10.4 in (26.3 cm) (stock extended)
- Barrel length: 10.4 in (26.3 cm)
- Feed System: STANAG Magazines
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Burst/Full-Auto
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RoboCop | Allan Graf | Sal's bodyguard | 1987 | |
| RoboCop 2 | Detroit Police officers | With 90-round drum magazines and M16A1 flash-hiders | 1990 | |
| Guard Post, The | South Korean MP soldier | Airsoft Replica made by Dong-San Model Co. | 2008 | |
| Fire of Conscience | Kai Tan | Blade | 2010 | |
| Fire of Conscience | Laiqun Jin | Lao Er | 2010 | |
| R2B: Return to Base | South Korean pararescueman | 2012 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kill Point | "Mr. Pig" | Semi-automatic K1A carbine | 2007 | |
| Iris - Season 1 | IRIS mercenaries | with railed handguard | 2009 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Mods | Notations | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | With railed handguard, RIS foregrip, and EOTech red dot sight | As the "K1A1 Rail" | 2007 |
| Counter-Strike Online | K1A Submachine Gun, with plastic and dragon finishes | 2008 | |
| Combat Arms | 2008 |
Daewoo K2
Specifications
(1984 - Present)
- Type: Assault Rifle
- Caliber: 5.56 x 45 mm NATO
- Weight: 7.2 lbs (3.3 kg)
- Length: 38.6 in (98 cm)
- Barrel length: 18.3 in (46.5 cm)
- Feed System: STANAG Magazines
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Burst/Full-Auto
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Guard Post | South Korean MP soldiers | 2008 |
Television
| Show Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The A-Team (Season 4) | Dwight Schultz | Captain H.M Murdock | 1983-1987 | |
| Ultimate Weapons | soldiers | "CQB", archive footage | 2009-2011 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Mods | Notations | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation 7 | 2006 | ||
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | With railed handguard, RIS foregrip, skeletonized stock, and EOTech red dot sight or M68 Aimpoint red dot scope | As the "K2 Rail" | 2007 |
| Combat Arms | 2008 | ||
| Modern Warfare 2 | no usable | 2009 | |
| SOCOM 4: US Navy SEALs | 2011 |
DR-200
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curse of the Komodo | Paul Logan | Drake | 2004 |
See Also
- S&T Daewoo - A list of all firearms manufactured by S&T Daewoo.
- Daewoo K7 - A submachine gun developed from the K1 and K2.