K2 Black Panther vs K21
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 25.6 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.90 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.40 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| 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 K2 Black Panther or K21?
The K21 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K2 Black Panther's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or K21?
The K21 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or K21?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the K21's 25.6 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or K21?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the K21's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and K21 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or K21?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the K21 at $3.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and K21?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the K21 carries SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon as its main armament.