FV510 Warrior vs K21
The FV510 Warrior and the K21 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by GKN and Hanwha Defense respectively. The FV510 Warrior weighs 25.5 tons vs 25.6 tons for the K21. Top speed is 75 km/h for the FV510 Warrior vs 70 km/h for the K21. Operational range is 600 km for the FV510 Warrior vs 500 km for the K21. The FV510 Warrior is armed with a 1 Rarden 30mm gun, while the K21 carries a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon. The FV510 Warrior has been produced in 1,043 units vs 466 for the K21. Unit cost is $2.4M for the FV510 Warrior vs $3.5M for the K21.
| British IFV, 1043 units built, manufactured by GKN for mechanized infantry support. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | GKN |
| Number produced | 1,043 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.4 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 | 25.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.37 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.00 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.80 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Perkins Diesel Engine with 550 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rarden 30mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 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 FV510 Warrior or K21?
The FV510 Warrior is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the K21's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV510 Warrior or K21?
The FV510 Warrior has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the FV510 Warrior or K21?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the FV510 Warrior's 25.5 tons.
Which is larger, the FV510 Warrior or K21?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the FV510 Warrior's 6.37 meters.
How many crew members do the FV510 Warrior and K21 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the FV510 Warrior's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the FV510 Warrior or K21?
The K21 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the FV510 Warrior at $2.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FV510 Warrior or K21?
The FV510 Warrior has been produced in greater numbers with 1,043 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the FV510 Warrior and K21?
The FV510 Warrior is armed with 1 Rarden 30mm gun while the K21 carries SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon as its main armament.