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K21 ARV

Transport Aircraftconfirmed

K21 ARV

The K21 ARV is an armored recovery vehicle developed by South Korea, based on the chassis of the K21 infantry fighting vehicle. It is designed to provide battlefield support by recovering damaged or stuck vehicles and performing maintenance tasks for other armored vehicles.

Specifications

TypeTransport Aircraft
OriginSouth Korea
ManufacturerHanwha Defense
Introduced2009
StatusIn service
Speed70 km/h
Range500 km
Crew3
Weight28 t

History

Developed by Hanwha Defense and first produced in 2009 in South Korea, it supports combat operations by ensuring the mobility of other armored assets.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
South Korea—confirmed

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