K21 vs M113
The K21 and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Hanwha Defense and FMC respectively. At 25.6 tons, the K21 is 2.3x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K21 vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 500 km for the K21 vs 480 km for the M113. The K21 is armed with a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. The K21 has been produced in 466 units vs 80,000 for the M113. Unit cost is $3.5M for the K21 vs $0.6M for the M113.
| 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 |
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 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 | 11.3 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 480 km ◉ |
| Length | 2.52 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 1.85 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K21 or M113?
The K21 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K21 or M113?
The K21 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the K21 or M113?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the K21 or M113?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the K21 and M113 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K21 or M113?
The K21 is more expensive at approximately $3.5 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K21 or M113?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the K21 and M113?
The K21 is armed with SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.