K21 vs VAB
The K21 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Hanwha Defense and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The K21 weighs 25.6 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K21 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 500 km for the K21 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The K21 is armed with a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun. The K21 has been produced in 466 units vs 5,000 for the VAB.
| 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 |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 13.8 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Length | 5.98 m ◉ |
| Width | 2.49 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.06 m ◉ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K21 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the K21's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K21 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the K21 or VAB?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the K21 or VAB?
The K21 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the K21 and VAB require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K21 or VAB?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the K21 and VAB?
The K21 is armed with SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.