K21



Overview

K21

South Korean K21 mechanized infantry combat vehicle in the field.
Source: Republic of Korea Armed Forces - © GNU Attribution Share Alike license

Origin
South Korea
Type
Mechanized infantry combat vehicle
Entered service
2010
Status
In service
Development
1999 - 2008
Developer
South Korea - Agency for Defense Development
Production
2009 - present
Producer
South Korea - Doosan DST
Unit cost
$ 3.2 to 3.5 million
Number produced
466 by 2019
Designations
KNIFV / Korea Next-generation Infantry Fighting Vehicle
K300 (early name)
XK21 (prototype name)
Notable users
South Korea

Details

Facts K21
General
Origin
South Korea
Type
Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle
Crew
3 + 9 (commander, driver, gunner, 9 infantry)
Dimensions
Weight
25.6 t
Length
6.9 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
2.6 m to turret roof
Main armament
Type
40mm K40 autocannon
Mount
Main gun in turret
Ammunition
240 rounds
Traverse
360°
Secondary armament
Type
7.62mm M60 machine gun
Mount
Coaxial with main armament
Traverse
Traverse and elevation as main armament
Anti-tank missiles
Type
Hyungung anti-tank missile
Mount
Two round launcher on left side of vehicle
Ammunition
2 missiles ready to fire
Chassis
Chassis type
Tracked chassis, 6 roadwheels
Layout
Drive sprocket front, idler rear
Suspension
Hydro-pneumatic
Automotive
Engine model
Doosan D2840LXE
Engine type
V10 turbocharged diesel
Power output
740 hp
Transmission
S&T Dynamics HMPT 500-4EK
Mobility
Speed
70 km/h on roads
40 km/h in the field
7 km/h afloat
Accelleration
0 to 32 km/h in 7 seconds
Range
500 km
Protection
Armor type
Aluminum ceramic composite armor
Protection level
Vs 14.5x114mm all around
Vs 30x165mm over frontal arc
Smoke system
2x5 smoke grenade dischargers
Fire suppression
Automatic fire extinguishing system
Equipment
Night vision
Yes
Fire control
Gunner's sight with IFF
Independent commander's sight
Laser range finder
Radio
Yes

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