K21 vs M2 / M3 Bradley
| 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 IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 6,800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.4 million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 22.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 66 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.57 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K21 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The K21 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K21 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The K21 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the K21 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the K21 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the K21 and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K21 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the K21 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K21 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the K21 and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The K21 is armed with SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.