Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs K21
Overview
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the K21 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems and Hanwha Defense respectively.
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) weighs 38.0 tons vs 25.6 tons for the K21. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 70 km/h for the K21. Operational range is 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 500 km for the K21. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun, while the K21 carries a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon.
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has been produced in 573 units vs 466 for the K21.
| American amphibious APC, 573 units built, designed for ship-to-shore transport of Marine Corps infantry. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Number produced | 573 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 | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 523 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.67 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.66 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.28 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-44 40mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
| 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 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or K21?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) 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 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or K21?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has a longer operational range at 523 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or K21?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the K21's 25.6 tons.
Which is larger, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or K21?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the K21's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and K21 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or K21?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and K21?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with 1 Mk-44 40mm gun while the K21 carries SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon as its main armament.