General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax vs Hanwha Aerospace K21
General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax and Hanwha Aerospace K21 are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax leads on max speed (70 vs 70 km/h).
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Full spec sheet
 General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax
Wins 2/5 |  Hanwha Aerospace K21
Wins 3/5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Range (km) | 500 km | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | N/A | 29.2 hp/t |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Ammunition | 265 ✓ | 240 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.62 m | 6.9 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 38,000 kg | 25,600 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 3 | 9 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 800 hp ✓ | 750 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $5,700,000 | $3,200,000 ✓ |
| Units built | 148 | 466 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax and Hanwha Aerospace K21? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax has the longest range at 500 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K21 has the lower public unit-cost figure at 3,200,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax has the higher ammunition at 265.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K21 has the higher troop capacity at 9.
Which has the higher engine power? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax has the higher engine power at 800 hp.
Is the General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax better than the Hanwha Aerospace K21? +
On the public specs we track, General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax and Hanwha Aerospace K21 are closely matched, General Dynamics Land Systems Ajax leads on ammunition, engine power, while Hanwha Aerospace K21 leads on unit cost, troop capacity. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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