Test & Evaluation
Changwon Proving Ground

The Changwon Proving Ground conducts developmental T&E for military equipment, quality evaluation tests for mass-produced military products, performance tests for export products, performance enhancement tests, and others. Active exploration and research are conducted to advance experimental methodologies and measurement methods.
Test Capabilities
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Vehicle CharacteristicsLoad distribution, contact pressure, specifications, weight, center of gravity, etc. -
MobilityAcceleration, speed, braking, handling, fuel efficiency, obstacle-passing, gradability, soft soil mobility, autonomous unmanned driving, etc. -
Field RoadMaximum distance of 1.6km [capable of robot driving tests] -
Aquatic Environments (Underwater/Water Surface Tests)Deep fording, water-surface (on-water) operation, self-propulsion resistance, river crossing, etc. -
Environmental TestsImpact/vibration, rain, noise, etc. -
Vehicle DynamometerTraction force, cooling performance, rolling resistance, brake system, etc. -
DesignsPower unit, suspension system, structure, turret operation performance, etc. -
DurabilityDriving and engineering equipment durability, etc.
Internationally Accredited Test Categories:
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Accredited Categories(KOLAS Certification No. 50)
- 01. Climbing ability test
- 02. Weight measurement
- 03. Axial loading measurement
- 04. Center of gravity measurement
- 05. Braking test
- 06. Maximum safety slope angle test
- 07. Driving speed test
- 08. Acceleration performance test
- 09. Fuel consumption test
- 10. On water speed test
- 11.Vertical obstacle pass test
- 12. Trench pass test
- 13. Towing test
- 14. Cooling performance test
- 15. Rolling resistance test
- 16. Braking device performance test
- 17. Wonchi performance test
- 18. Wading test
- 19. Steering test
- 20. Noise test
- 21. Vibration/impact test