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Ariete 1 vs K1A1 Rokit

Ariete 1 vs K1A1 Rokit at a glance — weight 54,000 vs 54,500 kg, top speed 65 vs 65 km/h, range 500 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

Ariete 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Ariete 1Full specs
K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 RokitFull specs
Specifications
Ariete 1 K1A1 Rokit
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Consorzio Iveco-Fiat Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries
Number produced 200 units 800 units
Estimated unit price $2.9 million $-- million
Combat weight 54.0 tons 54.5 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 500 km 430 km
Length 9.67 m 9.71 m
Width 3.61 m 3.59 m
Height 2.50 m 2.25 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Ariete 1 K1A1 Rokit
Main armament 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (2500 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Fiat V-12 MTCA Turbo-diesel engine with 1275 hp MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ariete 1 or K1A1 Rokit?
Both the Ariete 1 and K1A1 Rokit have a maximum road speed of 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Ariete 1 or K1A1 Rokit?
The Ariete 1 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Ariete 1 or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the Ariete 1's 54.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Ariete 1 or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit is longer at 9.71 meters compared to the Ariete 1's 9.67 meters.
How many crew members do the Ariete 1 and K1A1 Rokit require?
Both the Ariete 1 and K1A1 Rokit require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ariete 1 or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 200 units of the Ariete 1.
What are the main armaments of the Ariete 1 and K1A1 Rokit?
The Ariete 1 is armed with 1 OTO-Breda 120mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the K1A1 Rokit carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun as its main armament.