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CM12 vs K1A1 Rokit

CM12 vs K1A1 Rokit at a glance — weight 48,500 vs 54,500 kg, top speed 48 vs 65 km/h, range 450 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

CM12 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇹🇼 CM12Full specs
K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 RokitFull specs
Specifications
CM12 K1A1 Rokit
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries
Number produced 100 units 800 units
Estimated unit price $3.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 48.5 tons 54.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 65 km/h
Operational range 450 km 430 km
Length 9.75 m 9.71 m
Width 3.96 m 3.59 m
Height 3.84 m 2.25 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
CM12 K1A1 Rokit
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M85 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790-2 V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CM12 or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the CM12's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CM12 or K1A1 Rokit?
The CM12 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the CM12 or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the CM12's 48.5 tons.
Which is larger, the CM12 or K1A1 Rokit?
The CM12 is longer at 9.75 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the CM12 and K1A1 Rokit require?
Both the CM12 and K1A1 Rokit require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CM12 or K1A1 Rokit?
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 100 units of the CM12.
What are the main armaments of the CM12 and K1A1 Rokit?
The CM12 is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (63 shells) gun while the K1A1 Rokit carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun as its main armament.