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Samyang Comtech
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Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd. (Korean: 삼양컴텍) or Samyang Composite Technology is a South Korean manufacturer of bulletproof ballistic armors founded in 1962.[4][5] It was designated as a defense contractor by the South Korean government in 1973[4] and supplies bulletproof helmets and bulletproof vests for infantry to the Republic of Korea Armed Forces, and also manufactures silicon carbide-based ceramic armors for armored vehicles such as the K1A1, K2 Black Panther and Altay.[4][6] Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of Dyneema material, except for military vehicle armors.[7]

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Samyang Comtech was founded on 22 December 1962 under the name Oriental Industry (Korean: 오리엔탈공업; RR: Oliental Gongeop) and In 1973, the company was designated as a defense contractor by the government.[4][5]

In 1990, the R&D Laboratory was established for the development of new products, and in May 1997, the first domestic bulletproof helmet and bulletproof vest were developed for the South Korean military.[4]

In June 1998, it began producing Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP), the first domestic composite armor for main battle tanks developed for the K1A1.[5]

In 2002 and 2003, it succeeded in developing the world's lightest bulletproof helmet weighing 1,115 grams.[4][7][8]

In September 2006, the company name was changed from Oriental Industry to Samyang Comtech (Samyang Composite Technology).[4][5]

In June 2008, it was developed the special armor plate for the K2 Black Panther.[9][10]

In December 2008, it was designated as a co-developer of a project responsible for transferring KSAP-based armor package technology to develop Turkish Altay MBT.[4][5]

In 2011, it was developed armor kit for the light tactical vehicle (LTV) and an add-on armor for the wheeled armored vehicle (WAV).[4]

In 2018, it was developed add-on armor for the 30 mm wheeled anti-aircraft guns, command post wheeled armored vehicle, and K239 Chunmoo export versions.[4]

In 2019, it was developed steel ball filing for new 81 mm mortar.[4]

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Samyang Comtech supplies various ballistic protection solutions for the ROK Armed Forces, such as armors for military vehicles,[6] aircraft parts,[11] composite material parts,[12] and ceramic bulletproof plates.[13][14]

Ballistic protection

Military vehicles

Body armors

  • SAV-I (Special Armor Vest) Fragments body armor for army[15]
  • SAV-II Bulletproof body armor for army[16]
  • SAV-III Bulletproof body armor for special force[17]
  • SAV-IV Bulletproof body armor for riot police[18]
  • SAV-V Bulletproof body armor for police[19]
  • SAV-VI Floating body armor for navy[20]
  • SAV-VII Concealable body armor for civilian and VIP[21]
  • Anti-stab vest[22]
  • SBH-I (Special Ballistic Helmet) Nylon helmet[23]
  • SBH-II Aramid (Kevlar, Twaron) helmet[24]
  • SBH-III Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) helmet[25]
  • SAP-I (Special Armor Plate) UHMW PE (Dyneema, Spectra) armor plate[26]
  • SAP-II Hybrid armor plate[27]
  • SAP-III Hybrid armor plate[28]
  • Protection panel for naval vessel

Aircraft parts

  • Soundproof panel assembly
  • Protection panel assembly
  • Gunner seat and troop seat
  • Protection panel for FCS
  • Exhaust stack for helicopter
  • Fuel tank for fixed-wing aircraft
  • Fuel tank for helicopter

Composite components

  • Protection cover for POD radome
  • IFF system
  • Pole and spreader for mobile camouflage net system (MCNS)
  • Fuel tank for MBT
  • Protection cover for K-SAM Pegasus
  • Steel ball filing
  • Protection cover for electro-optical targeting system (EOTS)
  • Detonator part
  • Fuse part for K414 fragmentation grenade
  • Fuse assembly for KM201A smoke grenade
  • Antenna reflector panel

Ceramic bulletproof plates

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