The South Korean Daewoo K1A was developed as a short-barrelled version of the K2 assault rifle explaining their technical and physical resemblance. The K1A is the enhanced version of the previous mass produced K1 rifle. Furthermore, the rifles combine technical elements of the operating systems from the AR15/M16-rifles and the AK-series. Both the K1 and K2 are still in production and in service within the South Korean Armed Forces.length depends on the model: - Daewoo K1A: 838 mm stock extended - Daewoo K2: 980 mm butt extended
Daewoo K1 / K2
Silhouette (Visual Identification)
| Category | Assault Rifles |
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| Operating system | gas piston, selective fire with 3rd burst |
| Cartridge | |
| Length | 838 mm |
| Feeding | detachable, box magazine |
Global distribution map
Weapon prevalence
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Licensed production
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The Daewoo K1 / K2 is found in 18
countries
according to our data.
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Global distribution list
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Country of origin |
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Licensed production |
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Production without a licence |
| G | Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by Governmental agencies. |
| N | Non-Government: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is held by non-Governmental armed groups. |
| U | Unspecified: Sources indicate that this type of weapon is found in the country, but do not specify whether it is held by Governmental agencies or non-Governmental armed groups. |
It is entirely possible to have a combination of tags beside each country. For example, if country X is tagged with a G and a U, it means that at least one source of data identifies Governmental agencies as holders of weapon type Y, and at least one other source confirms the presence of the weapon in country X without specifying who holds it.
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Bahrain
(BHR)
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G
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Bangladesh
(BGD)
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G
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Cambodia
(KHM)
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G
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Djibouti
(DJI)
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G
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Ecuador
(ECU)
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G
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Mexico
(MEX)
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G
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Nigeria
(NGA)
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G
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Papua New Guinea
(PNG)
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G
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Peru
(PER)
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G
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Senegal
(SEN)
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G
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Singapore
(SGP)
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G
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South Korea
(KOR)
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G
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United Kingdom
(GBR)
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G
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Visual Identification (Silhouette)
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