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K21 vs M2 Bradley

K21 vs M2 Bradley at a glance — weight 25,600 vs 22,940 kg, top speed 70 vs 66 km/h, range 500 vs 483 km, crew 3 crew + 9 passengers vs 3.

K21 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K21
M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M2 Bradley
Specifications
K21 M2 Bradley
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Hanwha Defense FMC
Number produced 466 units 6,800 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $4.4 million
Combat weight 25.6 tons 22.9 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 500 km 483 km
Length 6.90 m 6.55 m
Width 3.40 m 3.60 m
Height 2.60 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 crew + 9 passengers 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
K21 M2 Bradley
Main armament SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun
Secondary weapon Two Raybolt ATGM launchers 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher
Engine Doosan D2840LXE diesel 840 hp Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K21 or M2 Bradley?
The K21 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K21 or M2 Bradley?
The K21 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the K21 or M2 Bradley?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the M2 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the K21 or M2 Bradley?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the K21 and M2 Bradley require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the M2 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K21 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The K21 is armed with SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.