AS21 Redback
AS21 Redback | |
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Details | |
Tier / Class:
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9 AFV |
Nation: |
S. Korea |
Dealer: |
Francine De Laroche |
Cost: |
15,300,000 credits |
Stats - Stock (Renowned) | |
Max Damage: |
23 |
DPM: |
13,786 |
Penetration: |
192 mm |
Hit Points: |
2,600 |
Hull F/S/R: |
450 / 185 / 55 |
Turret F/S/R: |
390 / 150 / 45 |
Max Speed: |
64.8 km/h |
Acceleration 0-32kph: |
3.76 s |
Hull Traverse: |
34.36 deg/s |
Camouflage: |
25% |
Vision: |
470 m |
Accuracy (Spread): |
0.07° |
Max Cannon Depression: |
-8 / 60° |
Turret Traverse Speed: |
50 deg/s |
The AS21 Redback is a tier 9 AFV originating in South Korea. It is sold by Francine De Laroche. It can be unlocked from the Harimau LT, and leads to: the K2 Black Panther MBT. It contributes to Francine De Laroche(Asian Vehicles) Achievements.
Contents
Features[edit | edit source]
- 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
Player Recommendations[edit | edit source]
Pros and Cons[edit | edit source]
Pros[edit | edit source]
- Targeted-homing ATGMs hit vehicles behind cover, from above in their thin top-armor.
- PELE rounds from stock
- Decent camo when upgraded with ADAPTIV Active Camo.
- Large Troop Compartment
Cons[edit | edit source]
- Large target
- A bit slow
- No ammo upgrades
- Low missile damage, and long flight time
Upgrade Suggestions[edit | edit source]
Start with ADAPTIV Active Camo, and smoke grenades for some extra defence. The missile-related upgrades can be left until last, since the missiles are secondary armament only. The hard-kill APS is the most XP-expensive upgrade, so take both spotting upgrades first, for the same XP cost.
Retrofit suggestions[edit | edit source]
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Commander and crew skill suggestions[edit | edit source]
- Commander: Sabrina Washington, or similar: for improvements to camo rating, view range, and accuracy
- Driver: Smooth Ride, Off-Road Driving
- Gunner: Quick Draw, Sharpshooter
Armor[edit | edit source]
Reputation Cost | Credits | Hull F/S/R | Hull Composition | Turret F/S/R | Turret Composition | ERA Type | ERA Modifiers | ||||
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Stock | Stock | 450/185/55 | Layered Steel Composite | 390/150/45 | Layered Steel Composite | - | - | ||||
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 autocannons as well as some ATGMs. |
Firepower[edit | edit source]
Shell name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Accuracy (Fully Aimed) | Reload Time | Shells in Magazine | Reload within Magazine | Burst Fire Rate |
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30mm PMC359 APFSDS | AP | Stock | 23 | 192mm | 1,385m/s | 0.07° | 0.3s | 2000 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 600rd/min |
30mm PMC384 PELE | PELE | Stock | 30 | 120mm | 1380m/s | 0.08° | 0.3s | 2000 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 600rd/min |
Missile Name | Type | Reputation | Damage | Penetration | Velocity | Reload Time | Missiles in Launcher | Reload within Launcher | Burst Fire Rate | Flight Agility | Self-Guided |
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FGM-148G ATGM | HEAT | Stock | 500 | 600mm | 270m/s | 13s | 2 | {{{reloadm}}}s | 30rd/min | {{{agility}}}deg/s | Yes |
Mobility[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Max Speed | Reverse Speed | 0 to 32km/h | 0 to Max Speed | Hull Traverse | Fire Chance |
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MTU MB 881 Ka-501 1000hp Diesel Engine | Stock | Stock | 64.8km/h | {{{reverse}}} | 3.76s | {{{0-max}}} | 34.36 deg/s | {{{firechance}}} |
Upgrades[edit | edit source]
Name | Reputation Cost | Credits | Description |
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ADAPTIV Active Camo | 62,000 | 590,000 | Provides the equivalent of one piece of foliage camo, when vehicles is stationary. Stacks with actual foliage bonuses.
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M90 Smoke Grenades | 21,000 | xx | Provides 9 volleys. Magazine capacity: 3 rounds. Takes 3s to reload. Duraiton: 10s. Magazine reload time: 50s
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Iron Fist APS | 208,000 | xx | Automatic hard-kill Active Protection System. Spotting distance: 400m. Number of charges: 6. Cooldown: 30s
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Improved ATGM Loader | 104,000 | xx | ATGM Reload speed +15%
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Improved Target Lock-On System | 166,000 | xx | ATGM Lock-om time -25%
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Recon Package | 125,000 | xx | Decreases 'spotted by enemy' warning delay. Vision range when still +30m
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Improved Thermal Sight | 83,000 | xx | Spotting through foliage +30%. Vision range +25m
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Improved Air Induction Precleaner | 41,150 | xx | Crew stats +2% |
Special Abilities[edit | edit source]
Name | Activation Time | Duration | Reload Time | Ability | Changes |
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Deploy AT Squad![]() |
1 s | N/A s | N/A s | Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles. | Deploy 5 Anti-tank troops
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Sniper drop![]() |
1 s | N/A s | N/A s | The sharpshooter is also a great scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics. | Deploy 1 Sniper
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Mortar squad drop![]() |
1 s | N/A s | N/A s | Mortar squad delivers stand-off indirect plunging fire. | Deploy 1 Mortar squad (2 troops) |
History[edit | edit source]
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.