Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A vs Hanwha Aerospace K21
Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A and Hanwha Aerospace K21 are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A leads on max speed (90 vs 70 km/h). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
 Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A
Wins 4/7 |  Hanwha Aerospace K21
Wins 3/7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 90 km/h ✓ | 70 km/h |
| Range (km) | 600 km ✓ | 500 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 19.6 hp/t | 29.2 hp/t ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 30 mm | 40 mm |
| Ammunition | 500 ✓ | 240 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 7.65 m | 6.9 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 15,400 kg | 25,600 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 7 | 9 ✓ |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 300 hp | 750 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | N/A | $3,200,000 |
| Units built | 800 ✓ | 466 |
| Operator countries | 6 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A and Hanwha Aerospace K21? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 90 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A has the longest range at 600 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 power-to-weight? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K21 has the higher power-to-weight at 29.2 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A has the higher ammunition at 500.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The Hanwha Aerospace K21 has the higher troop capacity at 9.
Is the Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A better than the Hanwha Aerospace K21? +
On the public specs we track, Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A and Hanwha Aerospace K21 are closely matched, Kurganmashzavod BTR-82A leads on max speed, range, ammunition, while Hanwha Aerospace K21 leads on power-to-weight, troop capacity, engine power. 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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