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Samyang Comtech
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| Samyang Comtech | |
| Hangul | 삼양컴텍 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 三洋複合技術 |
| Revised Romanization | Samyang Keomtek |
| McCune–Reischauer | Samyang K'ŏmt'ek |
Samyang Comtech Co., Ltd. (Korean: 삼양컴텍) or Samyang Composite Technology is a South Korean ballistic protection solution manufacturer founded in 1962.[3][4] It was designated as a defense contractor by the South Korean government in 1973[3] and supplies combat 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.[3][5] Most products manufactured by Samyang Comtech are made of Dyneema material, except for military vehicle armors.[6]
History
[edit]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.[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 2003, it developed KH-B2000, the world's lightest ballistic 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
[edit]Samyang Comtech supplies various ballistic protection solutions for the ROK Armed Forces, such as armors for military vehicles,[5] aircraft parts,[10] composite material parts,[11] and ceramic bulletproof plates.[12][13]
Ballistic protection
[edit]Military vehicles
[edit]- Armor for main battle tank (MBT)
- Armor for infantry fighting vehicle (IFV)
- Add-on armor for KAAV
- Ceramic armor for K21 IFV
- Bulletproof panel for K151 Raycolt light tactical vehicle (LTV)
- Armor for K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS)
- Armor for K808/806 White Tiger wheeled armoured vehicle (WAV)
- Armor for K30W Sky Tiger 30 mm anti-aircraft gun vehicle (AAGV)
- Armor kit for KAAK
- Armored case for Commander's Panoramic Sight (CPS)
Body armors
[edit]- SAV-I (Special Armor Vest) Fragments body armor for army[14]
- SAV-II Bulletproof body armor for army[15]
- SAV-III Bulletproof body armor for special force[16]
- SAV-IV Bulletproof body armor for riot police[17]
- SAV-V Bulletproof body armor for police[18]
- SAV-VI Floating body armor for navy[19]
- SAV-VII Concealable body armor for civilian and VIP[20]
- Anti-stab vest[21]
- Nylon-based Bangtan Helmet. Export designation SBH-I (Special Ballistic Helmet)[22]
- SBH-II Aramid (Kevlar, Twaron) helmet[23]
- KH-B2000 (SBH-III) Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMW PE) helmet[24]
- SAP-I (Special Armor Plate) UHMW PE (Dyneema, Spectra) armor plate[25]
- SAP-II Hybrid armor plate[26]
- SAP-III Hybrid armor plate[27]
Naval vessels
[edit]- Protection panel for naval vessel
Aircraft parts
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Oxide ceramic (Aluminium oxide, Aluminium oxide-Silicon dioxide) plates for body armor and vehicle armor
- Non oxide ceramic (Silicon carbide) plates for main battle tank and armored vehicle
Corporate governance
[edit]Ownership
[edit]| Shareholder | Country | Shares | Stake (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang Ceratech |  South Korea |
2,057,921 | 13.58% |
| Samyang Fine Chemical | South Korea |
216,545 | 11% |
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "[삼양컴텍]감사보고서(2025.03.31)". Financial Supervisory Service. 31 March 2025. Archived from the original on 3 May 2025. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
- ^ a b c "[삼양컴텍]감사보고서(2023.03.30)". Financial Supervisory Service. 30 March 2023. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "History". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 7 April 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "(주)삼양컴텍". NetTracker. 26 April 2016. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Armor Research Division". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 2 September 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
- ^ a b "Samyang Comtech". Epicos. 13 September 2018. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "신형 방탄헬멧 국방부 참고자료". 작은군사학. 28 August 2004. Archived from the original on 1 June 2017. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Accomplishments". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "기업소개". Saramin. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Aircraft Parts". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Composite Components". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Ceramic Tiles". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Ballistic Protection". Samyang Comtech. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ "Fragments Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Army". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Special Force". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Riot Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Bulletproof Body Armor for Police". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Floating Body Armor for Navy". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Concealable Body Armor for Civilian & VIP". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Anti-Stab Vest". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Nylon Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Aramid(Kevlar, Twaron) Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Helmet". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "UHMW PE(Dyneema, Spectra) Armor Plate". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Hybrid Armor PLATE1". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Hybrid Armor PLATE2". EC21. Archived from the original on 6 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
External links
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- Official website
- Business data for Samyang Comtech:
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