The abbreviation kN could be used to indicate kilonewtons. A newton is a unit of measurement used to describe the amount of force required to accelerate a mass of one kilogram at a rate of meter, per second, per second. Kilonewtons are used in rating fasteners and anchors to indicate the safe working parameters.
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2280kg equates to 22.36kN
That's a bit shy. On earth, 422 kg weighs more like 4.136 kn.
MG KN was created in 1933.
1 ton (force) = 9964.016 newtons = 9.964016 KN
15 kN = 15 x 1000 N = 15000 N