ASCOD vs K21
| Austrian APC/AFV, entered service in 2002, manufactured by General Dynamics with 373 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Number produced | 373 units |
| Estimated unit price | $9 million |
| South Korean IFV, entered service in 2009, features a 40mm autocannon and carries up to nine troops. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Hanwha Defense |
| Number produced | 466 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.5 million |
| Combat weight | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | 9.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.64 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
| Engine | Diesel 720 hp (Ulan) |
| Main armament | 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 |
| Secondary weapon | FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Combat weight | 25.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Length | 6.90 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.40 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 crew + 9 passengers |
| Engine | Doosan D2840LXE diesel 840 hp |
| Main armament | SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Two Raybolt ATGM launchers |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ASCOD or K21?
The ASCOD is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the K21's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ASCOD or K21?
The K21 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the ASCOD's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ASCOD or K21?
The ASCOD is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the K21's 25.6 tons.
Which is larger, the ASCOD or K21?
The ASCOD is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the K21's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the ASCOD and K21 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the ASCOD's 3 + 8 passengers crew members.
Which is more expensive, the ASCOD or K21?
The ASCOD is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the K21 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASCOD or K21?
The K21 has been produced in greater numbers with 466 units compared to 373 units of the ASCOD.
What are the main armaments of the ASCOD and K21?
The ASCOD is armed with 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 while the K21 carries SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon as its main armament.