K-21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle | SOUTH KOREAN TROOP TRANSPORT

[@_Matsimus_]

Like this vehicle? Check out its Japanese cousin! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpLSn6eJpMpsq80

[@chrishooge3442]

I like it. Especially the 4 atgm's with 4km range. 9 dudes in the back....I'd be happy with 8, so I'm impressed. IFV aren't just infantry carriers...they are Tank Destroyers.

[@tasman006]

The upgraded version for the Australian land 400 phase 3. AS21 Redback. If we pick this we may also get there SPG Thunder which was cancelled back in 2012 but is being looked at again to be purchased. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4bTmI13iKyhpq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrVpo1urdZ2l80

[@kyh6767]

dude this doesn't share any technology with the japanese ifv, don't be that guy that compares shit just because they're both asian.

[@dorkanderson4963]

I like the price. IFV for 3 million is a good deal.

[@ryanc00p3r3]

Unfortunately this tank and Hanwua Heavy Industry didn't won the contract against General Dynamic and Elbit System. They offer Philippines this tank with a 105mm Otomalara turret on a K-21 IFV. Maybe next time if Philippines want a IFV in the mix. Are you gonna do review on ASCOD 2 42tons Medium Main battle Tank or the Philippine Sabrah ASCOD 2 35Tons Light tank?

[@echonova3125]

South Korean DOD restricted K-21’s specifications to be less than 25tons and capable of amphibious assault. This is due to the nature of Korean geology. Having said that I’d say K-21 came out to be a well armed (40mm Cannon is a no joke), and armored with great utility. I have joined a joint training exercise with 2nd corps mech div guys with one of these during my years of service in ROKA 12th mountain division. And the first time I saw K-21s, I was shocked that these things can float.

[@firestorm165]

Any idea how those pontoons are protected? Personally I'd be worried about a stray bullet puncturing one during a river crossing and end up getting capsized

[@echonova3125]

Tube itself is almost submerged under waterline, making it a hard target to hit, not to mention the top part is protected by the actual side armor skirt of the vehicle. And even if the tube does get punctured, the tube is actually separated into multiple smaller tubes, a few damaged tubes won’t sink the vehicle.

[@firestorm165]

Cheers, thought it might be something like that but wanted to be sure

[@echonova3125]

During K-21’s prototype testing, there was a terrible accident of the vehicle drowning. This was caused by the overall lightness of the vehicle, having a full load in its passanger compartment (full squad) made the vehicle rear-heavy unballanced, thus sinking the vehicle. To solve this compartmentalization of the tube was done. So when crossing a river with a full load, K-21 will only inflate its front and middle tubes. Later this led to better survivability when punctured too.

[@raymorriss7342]

Pontoons gave me a thought actually, have no idea if it would work. if you had a sliding perforated plate that slid down when the pontoon deployed would it be effective at giving you a stand-off effect vs missile/rpgs?

[@r.awilliams9815]

A 40mm! Why, back in my day, our 113's got a single Ma Deuce and you had to hang your ass out into the wind to fire it! Looks like a very capable vehicle, and South Korea is becoming very well equipped indeed.

[@remalm3670]

... Yes Edith ... Those were the days 😉 ...

[@DennisBell-tz2sb]

R.A Williams welcome home Brother.

[@Pork_eating_crusader]

I served in the 25th Panzer division of the sinkapore Wehrmacht as a M113A2 driver which had a 25mm Bushmaster OWS. The M113 was easy to operate and service. The domestically produced Bionix IFV is a bitch to work in.

[@thebravegallade731]

Even has a light tank varient with a 105.

[@user-qi7rm4ln1u]

K-21 has APFSDS-T Shell which penatrates about 160-200mm. Also Raybolt ATGM will integrated too

[@7476318]

Thanks for taking my mind off of all the chaos in our world right now. I love your videos, thanks for not have a robot voice and thanks for all the time you put into your channel.

[@_Matsimus_]

Anytime man! :-)

[@jacobcook2276]

Matsimus I agree you make quality videos matsimus and an amazing fellow Canadian 🇨🇦🇨🇦😁😁

[@memyself637]

There is no other IFV today that has this level of protection, firepower, speed, troop capacity and amphibious capability, yet weighs only 25 tons. If I understand it correctly, the vehicle has a largely fiberglass frame with lightweight composite armor attached, which is how all that was packed into such a light vehicle. Add to that its sophisticated fire control, battlefield management and networked communications systems and you have the most advanced IFV in the world today.

[@aizseeker3622]

Seeing the bottom hull, it seem does not have v hull to resist mine and IED.

[@j.wagner8639]

CV90 is watching you..

[@ristoreipas21]

CV90 MKIV ☺️

[@전성시대영자의]

K-21 ability to transport infantry is manualy said to be capable of transporting 9 fully armed mechanized infantry, but in reality, it is expected to only transport maximum 8 fully armed mechanized infantry. Because if one or two of the squadrons is armed with a PanzerFaust-level anti-tank weapon, there's not enough space in the vehicle. The KIFV ability to water drive was originally initiated in 1989 by a project of armored vehicles equipped with heavy fire weapon system. South Korea introduced T-80U and BMP-3 in 1995 as a bear project with Russia, and received many hints in BMP-3 water driving ability. As a hint obtained here, the Ministry of National Defense and Agency for Koera Defense Development (KDD) made it a task to give limited water driving capability to a 30t test model and a 25t test model, but failed to use the BMP-3 water jet system for K-21 as well as to use a propeller, but also failed to obtain sufficient water driving capability. Eventually, the prototype was born with a very limited water-driving capability using orbits, just like conventional armored vehicles. It only recorded a speed of 7.8 km/h. Eventually, the current K-21 flotation system with BMP-3 wave-blocking devices is completed. South Korea has developed this system to across small river during military operations, so there is no problem in achieving the military's strategic goals, but it still has a much slower water driving capability than BMP-3. The 40mm main gun is not a BOFORS. This is the call 'Nobong' Korean 40mm gun that licensed 40mm of BOFORS in Korea. Yes, the basic structure is the same as BOFORS, but in many parts it is different. ex) BOFORS twin, Nobong is single. The 40mm main gun is powerful, but it is very difficult to deal with a 2nd generation tank. this 40mm APFSDS shell can defeat all existing armored combat vehicles but 'except tanks'. However, the 40mm K237 APFSDS has 170mm penetration at 500m, 150mm at 1km, and 130mm at 1.5km. So, it's very difficult to deal with Norrth Korean tanks based on the T-62 Line. Of course, T-34, SU-85, SU-100, and T-55 line K-21 can be destroy, but not against 2nd generation tanks like T-62. If 40mm of APFSDS in 300 shots per minute, K-21 could be destroy an orbit or an external control device. that's why K-21 has ATGM system. ATGM system can be destroy all 2nd generation tanks. So a good commander wouldn't order to deal the tanks only with K-21. The main goal of K-21 is to carry heavily armed mechanized infantry, operate with MBT, and destroy infantry carriers, light armored carriers, etc. Yes, if K-21 have a chance, they can attack to transport helicopter, sometime use ATGM can be hunt MBT Thank you for interest in IFV in Korea. K-21 is an IFV with many advantages, but not a tank. It's not even a light tank. It's just an IFV with enhanced firepower. K-21 has the same limits as other IFV. Please keep an eye on how KIFVs will develop based on K-21 in the future. thank you.

[@vasilikosolov]

You forgot to mention its "Light tank" variant with 105mm gun Its veing marketed to ASEAN countries that has a light tank requirement such as the philippines Its concept is the same with the harimau or the CV90-120/PL01 tanks Anyways nice vid about the K21 its not really a popular vehicle thats why im happy to see a vid about it

[@michaeldenesyk3195]

He does mention it in the description above

[@ianfarr-wharton1000]

Matsimus, you are a bit outdated, the new K-21 is the redback. Australia is looking to get them. here's the info. www.hanwha-defense.co.kr/eng/products/antiaircraft-artillery-as21.do

[@shinshin367]

k21 not worse than you think

[@superk9142]

What this idiot's talking about

[@vasilikosolov]

@@superk9142 I guess you're too much of an idiot to understand

[@stupidburp]

The armor protection level was very carefully chosen to negate most threats while maintaining excellent mobility in mountainous terrain.

[@bluegold8322]

K-21's armor was tested by BMP-3 30mm auto canon!

[@erichanderson9527]

With someone like north Korea and China at your doorstep you got to make good equipment

[@AussieLiam93]

N-Korea is a Chinese buffer state..

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

Not from China. ROK ambition of becoming major weapons exporter.

[@thebravegallade731]

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165 well we need a LOT of equipment, best way to offset cost of weapons development is to sell them. even when we achieve reunifiction, we border japan, china, russia, and at the edge of US influence. we are a g20 country..... thats surrounded by 4 g7 countries. like seriously if we were anywhere else on the globe we'd be reigional power....

[@ScottNguyenRCAC]

Lesson learned from the 1950.

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

@@thebravegallade731 China (PROC) is not the threat to ROK.

[@cocopud]

Nice vid and a great IFV. S. Korea is one of the world’s most technologically sophisticated nations (along with Japan) so it stands to reason their gear will advanced too. Plus they have the need, and necessity is the mother of invention. They are still technically at war with N. Korea after all.

[@JZ909]

I'm super excited to see you do the K-21, it's been one of my favorites for a while. The debate between armor and mobility will probably rage on forever, but if you're going to go the mobility route, the K-21 probably does it perfectly. The question I have is whether the chassis can support thicker side and belly armor in some relatively easy to install kit, so the amphibious capability can be traded for more armor if the mission dictates. If it can, and if such a kit was developed, I think it would be easy to describe the K-21 as generally the best IFV in the world.

[@neilwilson5785]

Great video. South Korea are excellent at AFV production, and really great at virus reduction, so far. Stay safe.

[@autismo2440]

YES finally the k21 getting some love too!

[@izumishion6267]

Great video as always. I always liked how they used a 40 mm rather than the more common 25-30 mm cannons other nations use. Btw, could you do a video on the Japanese Type 89 IFV and a one (or series) on how different countries name their vehicles?

[@tintintonker1105]

hey Matt, love your vids. I'm in self isolation after showing symptoms, This vid was a great start to my day, tanks!

[@sarki4816]

very nice to see more korean military vehicles on your channel! makes me proud

[@hkguitar1984]

Thank You, all your videos are appreciated, now days more than ever. Thank you again for all the work/effort that goes into each minute of these uploads of yours.

[@peteroakes9007]

Keep the videos coming. Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@osmanshah9074]

Thank you Mat.. for sharing all this video with us.. Covid 19 locked us down.... Regards from Msia

[@tintintonker1105]

join the club, Showing symptoms?

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Many thanx 4 the vid & the kind thoughts. U're work & efforts deeply appreciated. Same 2 U & U're family, be safe 😉👍👍

[@stalkinghorse883]

It's the infantry fighting vehicle that turns into a river monitor.

[@aaronlopez3585]

That is a very impressive tank. Leave to the Korean to legally obtain Russian equipment as payment for debt. Beautiful Lol. Thanks Matsimus loved the video. PS Thanks Matsimus watch your six.

[@kyouhyung]

The tales say that the Russians took home containers of cup noodles on the same ship that brought in tanks and helicopters.

[@blegi1245]

In the 90's russia had no money. So they paid off soviet era debts with equipment. For example finland received a battery of 9K37m1 buk-m1 air defense missile systems, a particle accelerator for the lappeenranta university of technology and mobile geophysical reflection seismology survey equipment for the finnish geodetic institute.

[@appleislander8536]

I really hope my country Australia picks this lovely vehicle

[@BallisticSollution]

This is not the vehicle the South Koreans are offering the Australian Army for Land 400 Phase 3. They are offering the Redback AS21 - which is the vehicle the South Korean Army will be moving towards as well, it is an entirely new vehicle. It is almost twice as heavy 42-45t vs the K21's 26t, is not amphibious and is far more heavily armoured. Here is the Hanwha Defence website for the new vehicle: www.hanwha-defense.co.kr/eng/products/antiaircraft-artillery-as21.do

[@aussienscale]

Thanks Matsimus, interesting piece of kit, the AS-21 Redback proposed to the Australian Army is an interesting piece of kit, not a lot of info out there but a big step up in capability and protection, standard K-21 at 25-28t depending on variant, the AS-21 Redback reported to be coming in at 42t, big change, will be watching what come with that competition against the Lynx KF41

[@Vendell_23]

Light tanks with 105mm are making a come back and is being marketed in the south east asian region the Harimau medium tank, ASCOD 2 105mm mmbt, K21 105mm, and otokar tulpar 105mm

[@ginNjus]

That 40mm type bofor gun is going to be a nightmare for NK infantry.

[@a52159355]

Thanks for great video!

[@xx_gamer_xx8315]

Really cool vehicle, could use some reactive armour on the sides as long as it doesn't harm its floating ability tho.

[@NONARCS]

This is one of the best videos you have made. Thanks for the good thoughts. This is an awesome IFV and like the new music at the end it's less dramatic. Finally hope you can compare this to a Bradley and kynx and warrior, seems this is better for mountainous terrain.

[@xjamesx7047]

I can see a striking resemblance to the K-21 IFV to the British Warrior IFV or the CV-90 Series.

[@TheTrueAdept]

There are only so many ways to armor things effectively (especially composites, which will be more widespread thanks to composite metal foams), so having vehicles that are basically a box is going to be common.

[@mycatjoe4]

I am a Korean and I really am proud of my country

[@bzipoli]

to me the most impressive thing is: a bunch of modern IFVs have all those capabilities. NONE OF THEM are amphibious (kinda left behind on NATO tracked IFVs) or this light. the pontoon thing is also pretty smart. imho the best platform out there. still to be proven in the battlefield tho

[@michaeldenesyk3195]

Another high-quality video by the man, the legend, MATSIMUS!! I am really impressed with South Korean tanks and IFV's. The armour can in extremis most likely be upgraded with modular armour ( My assumption )

[@xusmico187]

Bravo Zulu. Mad respect for ROK military and KCIA hard as woodpecker lips.

[@adrielbarrios4559]

Awesome videos as always. Thank you keep them coming

[@currentcomentor1026]

The move towards heavier scout vehicles is probably more accurate to say they are moving towards a "forward skirmish forces"

[@cvpatterson8]

Thanks Matsimus for very enjoyable, informative and really well put together videos. I'm a hobbiest and build models of the vehicles and its awesome watching the real deal driving and fighting and strutting their stuff. Thanks for the well wishes as well

[@AugmentedGravity]

Yes. I would also feel safe if i had T'challa along side me.

[@john1182]

Keep up the great videos matt.

[@gaem_sung2152]

역시 맛시무스

[@juicyj3819]

More uploads like this please. Especially Canadian armor. Thanks

[@flare9757]

*You* are fed up? I stock a grocery store! We are busier than Christmas, and the warehouses are running out of material.

[@keller1334]

I work retail. I feel you. I love the question, do you have anymore in the back?

[@orangecat3021]

Mad respect for people working at grocery stores they deserve more appreciation o7

[@flare9757]

Keller 13 No. We stack leftover paper on sky shelves, so it is all on the sales floor, no back stock. To make it worse, it actually looks like the warehouse is out of material. I originally posted before work, and today we only received 2 boxes of bath tissue. Those were gone 5 minutes after I stocked them. And we have completely an entirely empty bath tissue section now.

[@davebona9592]

Damn was waiting for new armour video......excellent one my favourite one......

[@claudiodeliangel433]

I Like this Korean IFV!!! Have too Technology advance! Thx for video Mat! Cheers.

[@Xander_Zimmermann]

I LOVE THE 40MM BOFORS!!!😀😀😀😀😀

[@FangKing5]

Nothing like a good vid to distract from the mass panic

[@packleader1988]

This system is very Russian in it's operational concept the prioritization of mobility and firepower at the expense of armor plus the amphibious ability. On the other hand it has a very Western weapons fit 30-40 mm auto Cannon +dual atgm luncher. An interesting Korean adaptetion

[@MegaReesesPieces1]

I hope u arent positive u are just a genuinely awesome and nice guy

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

I like your comments about the Corona virus: It is something to be taken serious - for a lot of reasons not directly involving the disease. But let's keep things in proportion.

[@chrisbrodhagen3658]

Playing Wargame: Red Dragon again Matt?

[@andyfriederichsen]

Can't wait for the M48 Patton MBT video and UH-1 video.

[@danielclaudio5764]

5:10 1,380m/s velocity? Is that a typo from the script? If not that’s absolutely insane.

[@dukeofwar1003]

Really enjoy your videos Can you make one about the Begleitpanzer 57?

[@sainesanalsa3324]

Nice vid as always Mat. As for which IFV is the best, I really don't know. However I think that the K-21 is indeed the best IFV for the Koreans, because it was built to be just that.

[@disgustedvet9528]

great video and even greater advice concerning the craziness going on right now .

[@ark-mark1]

Thank you for the video and good luck to you and your loved ones.

[@ganekim]

That's FuXXXXX Scary K21, K2 Black Panther.

[@Werner4voss]

Cheers from KOREA. You always deliever TOP content

[@bobbofuggetaboutit639]

All the best to you as well. I love your work. It reminds me of the old days of Discovery and The History Channel.

[@jeffyoung1349]

Matt, love ❤️ how you keep this information coming . 1, glad to put a face with the voice, hopefully that was you in a warrior. 2, why hasn’t anyone made an IFV wider with sloped armor, lessons learned in WWII

[@ssgrobinson2827]

Another great view. I really appreciate these.

[@pbr-streetgang]

Thanks for the vid sir, nice bit of kit.👍🏼👍🏼

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

Mat can't resist the low key bash of "Corona virus Crazy".

[@Kupalski0031]

Just about the right video to watch while Metro Manila is now initializing its lockdown.

[@Kanivalos80]

The K-21 is amazing low price as well ;)

[@MililaniJag]

IFV gunboat @ 03:12. 40mm great move! Innovative flotation device! Thx!

[@donaldcarter429]

Great looking vehicle and I would not want to be on the wrong end of it.

[@vader1a]

Congratulations i saw one of your videos on RTE website the other day

[@dcoates9076]

There is also the variant offered to Australia. 40plus tons

[@Ethan-rp5ir]

Matsimus , can you do a video about the relationship between K200 KIFV you mentioned and the Turkey FNSS ACV-15, please? They look almost the same. Let me wonder if there is any relation between them.

[@ivebeenbamboozled9210]

3:12 GET OUT OF MY SWAMP!!!!

[@xeniosaias]

any news on the australian program??? The Hanwa was in the shortlist!

[@stephenle-surf9893]

Thanks mate, I'm going crazy here! I've had to talk to my family! I don't know who is more shocked me or them,and please stay with aluminium!

[@rjhisle1973]

If. Remember correctly the War Museum in Seoul has a museum piece K-21and K-2 Black Panther. Very nice. I would like to see more info on the K-2.

[@mylesdobinson1534]

hey Matt thanks for the best wishes, you and your family take care as well, maybe you could do a video on the AS21 Redback a vehicle based on the K21 bu upgraded and up against the Lynx41 for the next Gen IFV for the Australian army, its turret is designed and made in Australia. and as with the Boxer Recon Vehicle a production and maintenance line is to set up in Australia.

[@ajg7609]

Great vid Matt.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

Matt keep safe and make sure you keep a sharp eye on your toilet paper!😂😁

[@tar5us452]

While you are at it, do one on the KURGANETS-25 ( ARMATA APC/IFV )

[@Pvt_Badger0916]

Wow Matt a video about armoured vehicles .. back to know what you know best fella 😉

[@kingofburgundy6323]

I was just researching about this IFV. Good timing matsimus. I think this is better than the M2 Bradley because of its 40mm cannon.

[@fensoxx]

Jeesh Matt you're up late EST

[@piotrd.4850]

This is something I'd like Poland to have - just replace 40mm Bofors with 35 mm KDA which we already have license and manufacturing for.... also, bit wider tracks like in CV-90 would be nice. Anyway, there's a photo of this BEAST near very, very tiny and uimposing Bradley xD

[@jaychoirenderender]

Hi, ROKA infantry signaler here. Finished my service on last year December. Since then, been a big fan of your channel, and I really liked how you covered K-21. Radio system inside that thing was probably the hardest. ( Probably because I've only seen one and that was my first and last) . I heard you're looking to upgrade computer parts, RTX 2080ti from EVGA is now around 900 us. That's pretty cheap. You should go and check out m8

[@i_nameless_i-jgsdf]

Do Type 16 MCV next plz

[@tanksinatra3968]

You need to tell us more about why the Russians gave the Koreans those equipments

[@tanksinatra3968]

In dept please???

[@modelthread2337]

@@tanksinatra3968 i think it's the reparation for the Korean Air being shot down by Russian Fighters in the 1980's

[@TheZyouj22]

Russia after the fall of USSR had promised to pay off the USSR debt. When the due came, they couldn't. So the S.Korea and Russia made the deal to pay off with military equipment. S.Korean call it 'Grizzly Business.' S.Korea became the 1st country to have T-80U outside of Russia. It became crucial for developing K2 MBT. BMP3 - K21.

[@장재혁-c4h]

After soviet collapse they were in shambles... No dallars... Broke... What was more surprisingly was that it didn't come with russian downgrades for export weapons due to no work force to do work for free. T80u bmp3 in top notch factory conditions for red army was shipped to us.

[@paststeve1]

Thanks for another GREAT video! Praying that you and yours stay safe, healthy and have all the toilet paper you need to fend off the virus!

[@islamentable1290]

Looks gorgeous: just want to answer (somewhat) your concerns about having so many subscribers but you are not getting much feedback from such. Likely as myself, they are snatching a 15 minute distraction as they eat their lunch, at their desk, but IT does not allow them to access YT etc. And fair enough? Love your work and hope we can soon be be witnessing you in your own Vehicle. Thinking that the coming months will provide opportunities for good buys.

[@pentagramprime1585]

Another video to watch while I work. Thanks Mat!

[@chrischan8282]

IIRC, there is a 105mm upgrade package for this thing

[@DennisBell-tz2sb]

Good vid Mat

[@alejandrorojas1423]

Is it NBC sealed to protect against airborne viruses?

[@jacobcook2276]

Alejandro Rojas against anything I believe

[@thomasborgsmidt9801]

The numbers build is interesting. To me it is clear that it is an offensive vehicle build to counterpunch a North Korean attack. Now whether there is 400 or 900 build is interesting, as it points to one or two places for a counterpunch (simultaneously and respectively). Counting 100 IFV per brigade this means 4 or 9 brigades respectively pointing towards a traditional armoured/ armoured infantry division. This should add up to 1 or 3 divisions.

[@maple1234567890321]

great video! btw, can we have the top 7 best Russian anti-ship missiles, plz?

[@Jart988]

Thank you Mat, very cool

[@adlisyazani752]

How bout doing the Singapore terrex ifv

[@brandontay2053]

Or perhaps the Bionix or Hunter AFV

[@minutemanhomestead7214]

i feel ya bro but just keep your normal intro it works for you

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

S Korea has a pretty broad industrial base. The cost comparison withthe Bradley is not entirely appropriate even though there is in a similar class.The Bradley as it is evolved has much more complex armor and is quite a bit heavier. When it first came out, to be honest, I wasn't that excited about the Bradley. As it has evolved over the 40 years give or take that it's been around, it has become quite a capable IFV. in some ways this vehicle looks like it took some of the attributes of the m113 and its derivatives while taking some of the attributes of the Bradley. The flotationkind of makes me think of the amphibious with preparation concepts at the English tended to use. The thin flank armor makes me think of the BMP.overall it looks like the nose of a British armored Fighting vehicle got stuck on a M113 Anna Bradley turret got dropped on as an afterthought.

[@elvinsmatthew]

Australia is also looking at getting them

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

I've heard nothing but good things about ROK's from when I served in the US army. Don't know how the K21 stacks up a against other IFV's but I'm sure it does well. Nice vid. I always felt sorry for are tank mechanics. They often spent thier weekends in the motor pool when we were in the states.