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K151 Raycolt vs Kirpi

K151 Raycolt light armoured vehicle side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K151 Raycolt
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Specifications
K151 Raycolt Kirpi
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇷 Turkey
Category Light Armoured Vehicle Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Light utility vehicle Mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle
Manufacturer Kia Motors BMC
Number produced -- units 2,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 5.7 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 130 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 640 km -- km
Length 4.90 m -- m
Width 2.20 m -- m
Height 1.98 m -- m
Crew 1 + 3 3 (driver, commander, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
K151 Raycolt Kirpi
Main armament -- 7.62-mm machine gun
Secondary weapon -- 12.7-mm machine gun
Engine Hyundai S2 D6EB 3.0L V6 diesel, 225 hp BMC TUNA engine

Overview

The K151 Raycolt and the Kirpi are both Light Armoured Vehicles, manufactured by Kia Motors and BMC respectively.

At 20.0 tons, the Kirpi is 3.5:1 the K151 Raycolt's 5.7 tons.

The Kirpi entered service 3 years before the K151 Raycolt (2014 vs 2017).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K151 Raycolt or Kirpi?
The K151 Raycolt is faster with a maximum road speed of 130 km/h compared to the Kirpi's 0 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K151 Raycolt or Kirpi?
The K151 Raycolt has a longer operational range at 640 km compared to the Kirpi's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the K151 Raycolt or Kirpi?
The Kirpi is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the K151 Raycolt's 5.7 tons.
Which is larger, the K151 Raycolt or Kirpi?
The K151 Raycolt is longer at 4.90 meters compared to the Kirpi's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K151 Raycolt and Kirpi require?
The Kirpi requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the K151 Raycolt's 1 + 3 crew members.