K21 vs Puma IFV
Overview
The K21 and the Puma IFV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Hanwha Defense and PSM respectively.
The K21 weighs 25.6 tons vs 43.0 tons for the Puma IFV. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K21 vs 70 km/h for the Puma IFV. Operational range is 500 km for the K21 vs 600 km for the Puma IFV. The K21 is armed with a SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon, while the Puma IFV carries a 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon.
The K21 has been produced in 466 units vs 350 for the Puma IFV. Unit cost is $3.5M for the K21 vs $21M for the Puma IFV. The K21 entered service 6 years before the Puma IFV (2009 vs 2015).
| 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 |
| German IFV, entering service in 2015, has a modular design for varied mission requirements. | |
| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | PSM |
| Number produced | 350 units |
| Estimated unit price | $21 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 | 43.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 7.40 m ◉ |
| Width | 4.00 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) |
| Main armament | 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K21 or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K21's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K21 or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the K21 or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the K21's 25.6 tons.
Which is larger, the K21 or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is longer at 7.40 meters compared to the K21's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the K21 and Puma IFV require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the Puma IFV's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K21 or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is more expensive at approximately $21.0 million per unit compared to the K21 at $3.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K21 or Puma IFV?
The K21 has been produced in greater numbers with 466 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the K21 and Puma IFV?
The K21 is armed with SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon while the Puma IFV carries 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon as its main armament.