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Is the K21 amphibious?

The K21 next-generation infantry fighting vehicle (NIFV) has been developed for the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army to replace the existing K200 series infantry fighting vehicles. It is an amphibious vehicle fitted with a turret-mounted 40mm cannon.

What is the best Ifv?

Currently top 10 best infantry fighting vehicles in the world are these:

  1. Nr.1 Puma (Germany) The Puma is a recent German design.
  2. Nr.2 Lynx (Germany)
  3. Nr.3 K-21 (South Korea)
  4. Nr.4 CV90 (Sweden)
  5. Nr.5 M2 Bradley (USA)
  6. Nr.6 Kurganets-25 (Russia)
  7. Nr.7 ZBD-08 (China)
  8. Nr.8 BMP-3 (Russia)

What will replace the Bradley fighting vehicle?

These 5 companies are competing to replace the M2 Bradley

  • Point Blank Enterprises. PBE touts their OMFV submission as the least traditional (PBE)
  • Oshkosh Defense. The Oshkosh OMFV concept draws heavily from the Hanwha Redback IFV (Oshkosh Defense)
  • BAE Systems.
  • General Dynamics Land Systems.
  • American Rheinmetall Vehicles.

Is the M113 still in service?

To date, it is estimated that over 80,000 M113s of all types have been produced and used by over 50 countries worldwide, making it one of the most widely used armored fighting vehicles of all time. M113 production was terminated in 2007.

Can you buy an armored personnel carrier?

Armored Vehicles for Sale: Yes, Civilians Can Buy Surplus MRAP APCs!

Is the Puma IFV good?

The Puma is one of the world’s best-protected IFVs, while still having a high power-to-weight ratio.

What is the Puma weapon?

The main weapon of the Puma is a 30 mm MK30-2/ABM autocannon, which is mounted in an unmanned turret. The ABM suffix indicates Air Burst Munitions, which the cannon is able to fire to engage low flying and slow moving air targets, such as helicopters.

Can a Bradley take out a tank?

The missiles, capable of destroying most tanks to a maximum range of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft), can only be fired while the vehicle is stationary. The Bradley also carries a coaxial 7.62 mm medium machine gun to the right of the 25 mm chain-gun.

Do the Marines use Bradleys?

The Bradley’s suspension system has also been used on upgraded versions of the U.S. Marines’ Assault Amphibious Vehicle.

Did the USMC use the M113?

I can confirm that USMC does not use the M-113 as anything but a target on ranges. Back in the early 1990s AVTB – Amphibious Vehicle Test Branch, a small unit set up to test new amphibious assault vehicles – had at least one M-113 that they used as a test vehicle for automotive components.

Are M113 obsolete?

U.S. Army replacement plans The U.S. Army stopped buying M113s in 2007, with 6,000 vehicles remaining in the inventory. The M113 will be replaced in U.S. Army service by the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program.

Can civilians own tanks?

Civilians cannot own a tank with operational guns or explosives unless they have a Federal Destructive Device permit or license. However, permits are rarely issued for the private use of active tanks. The National Firearms Act (NFA) regulates the sale of destructive devices and several other categories of guns.