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K200 vs K21

K200 vs K21 at a glance — weight 13,200 vs 25,600 kg, top speed 70 vs 70 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew 3 + 9 passengers vs 3 crew + 9 passengers.

K200 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K200
K21 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K21
Specifications
K200 K21
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Armored personnel carrier Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace Hanwha Defense
Number produced 2,500 units 466 units
Estimated unit price $1.4 million $3.5 million
Combat weight 13.2 tons 25.6 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 5.49 m 6.90 m
Width 2.85 m 3.40 m
Height 2.52 m 2.60 m
Crew 3 + 9 passengers 3 crew + 9 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
K200 K21
Main armament 1 x M2 machine gun SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon
Secondary weapon 1 x M60 or K12 machine gun Two Raybolt ATGM launchers
Engine Daewoo/MAN D2848T 350 hp (261 kW) at 2,300 rpm Doosan D2840LXE diesel 840 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K200 or K21?
The K21 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K200's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K200 or K21?
The K21 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K200's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the K200 or K21?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the K200's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the K200 or K21?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the K200's 5.49 meters.
How many crew members do the K200 and K21 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the K200's 3 + 9 passengers crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K200 or K21?
The K21 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the K200 at $1.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K200 or K21?
The K200 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,500 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the K200 and K21?
The K200 is armed with 1 x M2 machine gun while the K21 carries SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon as its main armament.