CV-90 vs K21
Overview
The CV-90 and the K21 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Bofors and Hanwha Defense respectively.
The CV-90 weighs 26.0 tons vs 25.6 tons for the K21. Top speed is 70 km/h for the CV-90 vs 70 km/h for the K21. Operational range is 560 km for the CV-90 vs 500 km for the K21. The CV-90 is armed with a 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun, while the K21 carries a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon.
Unit cost is $10M for the CV-90 vs $3.5M for the K21.
| Swedish IFV, designed by Bofors, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Bofors |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 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 | 26.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 560 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.47 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.19 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.50 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Scania DSI 14 Diesel Engine with 550 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Bofors 7.5mm machine gun (2100 rounds) |
| 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 CV-90 or K21?
The K21 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the CV-90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CV-90 or K21?
The CV-90 has a longer operational range at 560 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the CV-90 or K21?
The CV-90 is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the K21's 25.6 tons.
Which is larger, the CV-90 or K21?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the CV-90's 6.47 meters.
How many crew members do the CV-90 and K21 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the CV-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CV-90 or K21?
The CV-90 is more expensive at approximately $10.0 million per unit compared to the K21 at $3.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the CV-90 and K21?
The CV-90 is armed with 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun while the K21 carries SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon as its main armament.