K21 vs ZBD-04
| 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 |
| Chinese IFV, entering service in 1999, manufactured by Norinco with over 3000 built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 3,075 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 20.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm autocannon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K21 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the K21's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K21 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K21's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the K21 or ZBD-04?
The K21 is heavier at 25.6 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K21 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the K21's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the K21 and ZBD-04 require?
The K21 requires a larger crew of 3 crew + 9 passengers compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K21 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 466 units of the K21.
What are the main armaments of the K21 and ZBD-04?
The K21 is armed with SNT Dynamics K40 40×365mmR autocannon while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.