BTR-82A vs K21
The BTR-82A and the K21 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Hanwha Defense respectively. The BTR-82A weighs 15.4 tons vs 25.6 tons for the K21. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 70 km/h for the K21. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 500 km for the K21. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the K21 carries a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 466 for the K21. The BTR-82A entered service 23 years before the K21 (1986 vs 2009).
| Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 15.4 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.70 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.41 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (+7 passengers) |
| Engine | diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
| Combat weight | 25.6 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.90 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.40 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| 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 BTR-82A or K21?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the K21's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or K21?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or K21?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or K21?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the K21's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and K21 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the BTR-82A's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or K21?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and K21?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the K21 carries SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon as its main armament.