AS21 Redback

AS21 Redback
Details
Tier / Class:	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

AS21 Redback
Details
Tier / Class:	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
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.

Features

• 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

Pros and Cons

Pros

• 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

• Large target
• A bit slow
• No ammo upgrades
• Low missile damage, and long flight time
  

Upgrade Suggestions

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

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Commander and crew skill suggestions

• 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

AS21 Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull F/S/R	Hull Composition	Turret F/S/R	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
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

30mm ATK Mk. 44 Bushmaster II Autocannon

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
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

Javelin ATGM Launcher

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	Missiles in Launcher	Reload within Launcher	Burst Fire Rate	Flight Agility	Self-Guided
FGM-148G ATGM	HEAT	Stock	500	600mm	270m/s	13s	2	{{{reloadm}}}s	30rd/min	{{{agility}}}deg/s	Yes

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
MTU MB 881 Ka-501 1000hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	64.8km/h	{{{reverse}}}	3.76s	{{{0-max}}}	34.36 deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

AS21 Redback Upgrades

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
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.
M90 Smoke Grenades	21,000	xx	Provides 9 volleys. Magazine capacity: 3 rounds. Takes 3s to reload. Duraiton: 10s. Magazine reload time: 50s
Iron Fist APS	208,000	xx	Automatic hard-kill Active Protection System. Spotting distance: 400m. Number of charges: 6. Cooldown: 30s
Improved ATGM Loader	104,000	xx	ATGM Reload speed +15%
Improved Target Lock-On System	166,000	xx	ATGM Lock-om time -25%
Recon Package	125,000	xx	Decreases 'spotted by enemy' warning delay. Vision range when still +30m
Improved Thermal Sight	83,000	xx	Spotting through foliage +30%. Vision range +25m
Improved Air Induction Precleaner	41,150	xx	Crew stats +2%

Special Abilities

Name	Activation Time	Duration	Reload Time	Ability	Changes
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
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
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

Infantry Fighting Vehicle developed by Hanwha Defense Systems of South Korea. Development period: since 2018. The design was officially presented at Land Forces expo 2018. The AS21 Redback is an advanced AFV prototype, loosely based on the Korean K21. It was developed primarily for export and was offered widely around the region of South East Asia and especially Australia. Its name is derived from a deadly indigenous Australian spider.

See also

• Harimau
• K2 Black Panther

External Links

AW In Development - AS21 Redback

Hanwha Defence - REDBACK Infantry Fighting Vehicle