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ASCOD vs K21

ASCOD vs K21 at a glance — weight 28,000 vs 25,600 kg, top speed 72 vs 70 km/h, crew 3 + 8 passengers vs 3 crew + 9 passengers.

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🇦🇹 ASCODFull specs
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🇰🇷 K21Full specs
Specifications
ASCOD K21
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Armoured fighting vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics Hanwha Defense
Number produced 373 units 466 units
Estimated unit price $9 million $3.5 million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 25.6 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range -- km 500 km
Length 9.50 m 6.90 m
Width 3.64 m 3.40 m
Height 2.43 m 2.60 m
Crew 3 + 8 passengers 3 crew + 9 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
ASCOD K21
Main armament 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon
Secondary weapon FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO Two Raybolt ATGM launchers
Engine Diesel 720 hp (Ulan) Doosan D2840LXE diesel 840 hp
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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 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?
Both the ASCOD and K21 require a crew of 3.
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.