K21 vs M-ATV
The K21 and the M-ATV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Hanwha Defense and Oshkosh Defense respectively. At 25.6 tons, the K21 is 2.0x the M-ATV's 12.7 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K21 vs 105 km/h for the M-ATV. Operational range is 500 km for the K21 vs 510 km for the M-ATV. The K21 is armed with a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon, while the M-ATV carries a M2HB .50 cal machine gun. The K21 has been produced in 466 units vs 8,722 for the M-ATV. Unit cost is $3.5M for the K21 vs $0.47M for the M-ATV.
| 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 |
| Introduced in 2009, the United States M-ATV is a tactical transport vehicle featuring a V-shaped hull designed to deflect underbody mine blasts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | MRAP Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Oshkosh Defense |
| Number produced | 8,722 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 12.7 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 105 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 510 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.27 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.49 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.70 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) |
| Engine | Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp |
| Main armament | M2HB .50 cal machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Mk 19 grenade launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K21 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the K21's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K21 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the K21 or M-ATV?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the K21 or M-ATV?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the K21 and M-ATV require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the K21's 3 crew + 9 passengers crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K21 or M-ATV?
The K21 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the M-ATV at $0.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K21 or M-ATV?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the K21 and M-ATV?
The K21 is armed with SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon while the M-ATV carries M2HB .50 cal machine gun as its main armament.