CNN gets a rare access to a live fire military exercise held by the U.S. and South Korea in Pocheon, a northeastern South Korean city. The drill features advanced weaponry and takes place amid recent tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
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Photos: U.S., South Korean war games
CNN gets rare access to a live-fire exercise between South Korean forces. Here the K1E1 -- South Korea's main battle tank -- is in action.
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U.S.-made AH-1S "Cobra" attack helicopters in action. They're armed with a 20mm automatic cannon and can travel at speeds of up to 352 km/hour.
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A U.S. multiple launch rocket system is displayed. Weighing 25 tons, it has a maximum shooting range of 27 miles (45 kilometers) for rockets and 186 miles (300 kilometers) for missiles.
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An Israeli-made "Spike" anti-tank guided missile system. It has a maximum firing range of 15 miles (25 kilometers) and features a GPS coordinate system, optical lens, and a "fire-and-forget" function, meaning the missile is able to guide itself after launch.
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The K-SAM, or "Pegasus," anti-aircraft missile system. It weighs 26 tons and has a maximum firing range of 5.5 miles (9 kilometers).
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The South Korean "Shin Goong" (God of Archery) portable anti-aircraft missile. It weighs 19.5 kilograms.
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The Shin Goong has a radar detector and can rotate 360 degrees.
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A U.S. self-propelled artillery system. Armed with 155 mm cannon and weighing 28 tons, it has a maximum shooting range of 18 miles (30 kilometers).
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