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Arjun vs K1A1 Rokit

Arjun vs K1A1 Rokit at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 54,500 kg, top speed 72 vs 65 km/h, range 200 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

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Specifications
Arjun K1A1 Rokit
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries
Number produced 10 units 800 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $-- million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 54.5 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 200 km 430 km
Length 9.99 m 9.71 m
Width 3.84 m 3.59 m
Height 2.32 m 2.25 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
Arjun K1A1 Rokit
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arjun or K1A1 Rokit?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or K1A1 Rokit?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 54.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or K1A1 Rokit?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and K1A1 Rokit require?
Both the Arjun and K1A1 Rokit require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and K1A1 Rokit?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the K1A1 Rokit carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun as its main armament.