AS21 Redback

AS21 Redback
Alternate Name(s)	AS21
Tier / Class	Tier 9 AFV
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	Republic of Korea
Dealer	Francine De Laroche
Crew
Commander Driver Gunner
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Harimau
Next ► K2 Black Panther
Sustained Damage
Damage	40
Penetration	320 mm
Damage per Minute	15,286 per min.
Reload Time	2 s
Burst Fire Rate	450 rd/min
Defense
Hit Points	2,800
Hull vs AP	310 mm
Hull vs HEAT	530 mm
Hull Composition	Composite
Turret vs AP	385 mm
Turret vs HEAT	930 mm
Turret Composition	Layered Steel Composite
Mobility
Max Speed	65 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	4.66 s
Weight	42,000 kg
Hull Traverse	35.49 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	18 %
Vision Range while Moving	470 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-8° / 60°
Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	0.077 °
Aim Time	1.28 s
Turret Traverse	50 deg/s

The AS21 Redback is a Tier 9 progression Armored Fighting Vehicle under Francine De Laroche's dealership.

History

Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Prototype)
Developed: 2018-2020
Service: N/A
Vehicles Built: 1-2
Operators: N/A

The cutting edge AS21 Redback by Hanwha is an advanced South Korean AFV prototype and an offshoot of the K31 program to build the successor to the K21 IFV. It was developed primarily for export and was offered widely around the region of South East Asia and in Australia. Its name is derived from a deadly indigenous Australian spider.

Vehicle Traits

• Large Troop Compartment: This vehicle features a large troop compartment, allowing you to repair your modules faster, capture objectives more effectively and deploy more Mechanized Infantry troops.
• Recon Package: This vehicle's set of advanced optics provides an improved vision range when stationary.
• PELE Rounds: This vehicle can fire special Penetrator with Lateral Effect rounds. These can penetrate thick armor and deal extra damage to the crew and internal components.
• Active Camo: If the vehicle is not moving, it receives the same bonus to its camouflage as if it was concealed behind a bush.
• AI Target Assistant: Electronic assistant that helps you aim at moving targets.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	30mm PMC359 APFSDS	APFSDS	Stock	40	320 mm	1,385 m/s	2.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.08 ° Shots Before Overheat: 50 Cooldown Time: 2.50 s Burst Fire Rate: 450.00 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Ricochet Angle: 67.0 °
2	30mm PMC384 PELE	PELE	Stock	45	120 mm	1,380 m/s	2.00 s	Toggle
Accuracy (Fully Aimed): 0.10 ° Shots Before Overheat: 50 Cooldown Time: 2.50 s Burst Fire Rate: 450.00 rd/min Damage Randomization: ± 5 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 15 %
3	FGM-148G ATGM	ATGM-Top Attack	Stock	500	700 mm	270 m/s	16.00 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 2 Reload within Magazine: 3.00 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Flight Agility: 90.00 deg/s Self-Guided: Yes Lock-on Time: 2.00 s

Upgrades

Armor

AS21 Redback Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	310 mm (vs AP) 530 mm (vs HEAT)	Composite	385 mm (vs AP) 930 mm (vs HEAT)	Layered Steel Composite		N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
AS21 is a modern IFV with composite armor. It is one of the best protected vehicle of its class with its frontal arc invulnerable to most autocannon as well as some ATGMs.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	30mm ATK Mk.44 Bushmaster II Autocannon Javelin ATGM Launcher	Stock	Stock	1.28 s	2.00 s	Toggle
Stats: Depression/Elevation: -8.0° / 60.0° Ammo: 30mm PMC359 APFSDS 30mm PMC384 PELE FGM-148G ATGM

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU MT 881 Ka-501 1000 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	65 km/h	36 km/h	4.66 s (0 to 32 km/h) 20.71 s (0 to Max Speed)	35.52°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
ADAPTIV Active Camo	62,000	590,000	When stationary, this system provides the same camouflage bonus as if the vehicle was hiding behind a piece of foliage (a bush or a tree canopy). This effect stacks with regular foliage camo bonuses.
M82 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 8 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 6s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 80s
M90 Smoke Grenades	21,000	197,000	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 3 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Iron Fist Hard Kill APS	208,000	1,969,000	Target Acquisition Range: 400m Charges: 6 Cooldown: 30s Angle of Effect: 360°
Improved ATGM Launcher	Stock	Stock	ATGM reload speed is improved by 15%
Improved Target Lock-On System	166,000	1,575,000	ATGM lock-on time is reduced by 25%
Improved Weapon Cooling System	104,000	985,000	Barrel overheat rate is reduced by 50%
AI Target Assistant	Stock	Stock	Provides automatic aiming corrections for a locked target or a targeting solution if the weapon is aimed manually.
Reconnaissance Package	125,000	1,182,000	Drastically decreases the Spotted by Enemy indicator delay in PvP Bonus vision range when standing still: 30 m
Improved Thermal Imager	83,000	788,000	Spotting through foliage is improved by 30% Vision range is increased by 25 m
Improved Air Induction Precleaner	41,150	394,000	Crew stats increased by 2%
Rubber-Coated Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 90.4% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 76.6%
Troop Compartment	Stock	Stock	Base capture rate increased by 25% Repair rate while standing increased by 25%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	7,000	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
Universal Retrofit Slot	101,270	Unlocks Universal retrofit slot.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.
27,000 Reputation	101,270	Provides an injection of 27,000 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
ATSquad	Deploy AT Squad	Stock	Squad Size: 5 Upgrade: 84mm AT4E2 HEAT Ammo Type: HEAT Damage: 225 Vision Range while Stopped: 255 m Camouflage: 60%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles. This vehicle can depoly more troops than usual. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Sniper	Deploy Sniper	Stock	Squad Size: 1 Upgrade: 12.7mm M903 AP Bullet Ammo Type: AP Damage: 15 Vision Range while Stopped: 400 m Camouflage: 80%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: The sniper is an excellent scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.
Mortar	Deploy Mortar Squad	Stock	Squad Size: 2 Upgrade: 82mm O-832DU HE Ammo Type: HE Damage: 480 Vision Range while Stopped: 175 m Camouflage: 40%	1 s	N/A	N/A	Toggle
Description: Mortar squad provides long-range high-arc indirect fire. This vehicle can deploy more troops than usual. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.