Samyang Comtech

Samyang Comtech (Korean: 삼양컴텍) is a South Korean manufacturer of bulletproof ballistic armors founded in 1962.[3][4] It was designated as a defense contractor by the South Korean government in 1973[3] and supplies bulletproof helmets and bulletproof vests for infantry to the ROK Armed Forces, and also manufactures silicon carbide-based ceramic armors for armored vehicles such as the K1A1, K2 Black Panther, K21 and Altay.[5] Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of Dyneema material, except for military vehicle armors.[6]

Samyang Composite Technology Co., Ltd
TypePublic
IndustryDefense
Founded22 December 1962 (1962-12-22)
Headquarters16, Banpo-daero 27-gil, Seocho-gu,
Seoul
,
South Korea
Key people
Kim Jong-il (President & CEO)
ProductsBody armor
Armor for military vehicles
Aircraft parts
Composite components
Ceramic bulletproof plates
RevenueIncrease ₩44.812 billion[1] (2021)
Decrease ₩1.029 billion[1] (2021)
Increase ₩1.071 billion[1] (2021)
Total assetsIncrease ₩68.562 billion[1] (2021)
Total equitySteady ₩16 billion[1] (2021)
Number of employees
184[2] (November, 2022)
ParentSamyang Chemical Group
WebsiteOfficial website in Korean
Official website in English

History

Samyang Comtech was founded on 22 December 1962 under the name Oriental Industry (Korean: 오리엔탈공업) and In 1973, the company was designated as a defense contractor by the government.[3][4]

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.[3]

In June 1998, it began producing Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP), the first domestic composite armor for main battle tanks developed for the K1A1.[4]

In 2002 and 2003, it succeeded in developing the world's lightest bulletproof helmet weighing 1,115 grams.[3][6][7]

In September 2006, the company name was changed from Oriental Industry to Samyang Comtech (Samyang Composite Technology).[3][4]

In June 2008, it was developed the special armor plate for the K2 Black Panther.[8][9]

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.[3][4]

In 2011, it was developed armor kit for the light tactical vehicle (LTV) and an add-on armor for the wheeled armored vehicle (WAV).[3]

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.[3]

In 2019, it was developed steel ball filing for new 81 mm mortar.[3]

Business area

Military vehicles[5]
  • Armor for main battle tank (MBT)
  • Armor for infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)
  • Add-on armor for KAAV
  • Ceramic armor for K21
  • Bulletproof panel for light tactical vehicle (LTV)
  • Add-on armor kit for K239 Chunmoo MLRS (export version)
  • Add-on armor for new type 6x6 K806 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle (WAV)
  • Add-on armor for 30 mm wheeled anti-aircraft gun vehicle
  • Add-on armor kit for KAAK
  • Armored case for Commander's Panoramic Sight (CPS)

Body armors
  • SAV-I (Special Armor Vest) Fragments body armor for army[11]
  • SAV-II Bulletproof body armor for army[12]
  • SAV-III Bulletproof body armor for special force[13]
  • SAV-IV Bulletproof body armor for riot police[14]
  • SAV-V Bulletproof body armor for police[15]
  • SAV-VI Floating body armor for navy[16]
  • SAV-VII Concealable body armor for civilian and VIP[17]
  • Anti-stab vest[18]
  • SBH-I (Special Ballistic Helmet) Nylon helmet[19]
  • SBH-II Aramid (Kevlar, Twaron) helmet[20]
  • SBH-III Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) helmet[21]
  • SAP-I (Special Armor Plate) UHMW PE (Dyneema, Spectra) armor plate[22]
  • SAP-II Hybrid armor plate[23]
  • SAP-III Hybrid armor plate[24]
  • Protection panel for naval vessel

Aircraft parts[25]
  • 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[26]
  • 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[27]

References
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  2. "채용". Incruit. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  3. "History". Samyang Comtech. 2021. Archived from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
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  5. "Armor Research Division". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  6. "Samyang Comtech". Epicos. 13 September 2018. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
  7. "신형 방탄헬멧 국방부 참고자료". 작은군사학. 28 August 2004. Archived from the original on 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
  8. "Accomplishments". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  9. "기업소개". Saramin. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  10. "Ballistic Protection". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  11. "Fragments Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  12. "Bulletproof Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  13. "Bulletproof Body Armor for Special Force". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  14. "Bulletproof Body Armor for Riot Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  15. "Bulletproof Body Armor for Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  16. "Floating Body Armor for Navy". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  17. "Concealable Body Armor for Civilian & VIP". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  18. "Anti-Stab Vest". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  19. "Nylon Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  20. "Aramid(Kevlar, Twaron) Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  21. "Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  22. "UHMW PE(Dyneema,Spectra) Armor Plate". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  23. "Hybrid Armor PLATE1". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  24. "Hybrid Armor PLATE2". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  25. "Aircraft Parts". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  26. "Composite Components". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  27. "Ceramic Tiles". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
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