K1A1 Rokit vs KV-1
Overview
The K1A1 Rokit and the KV-1 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Sergeï Mironovich Kirov respectively.
The K1A1 Rokit weighs 54.5 tons vs 47.5 tons for the KV-1. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 30 km/h for the KV-1. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 180 km for the KV-1. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the KV-1 carries a 1 F-32 76.2mm gun.
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in 800 units vs 5,200 for the KV-1.
| South Korean main battle tank, with 800 units built, featuring a 120mm smoothbore gun. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet heavy tank, entering production in 1939, featured thick armor designed to resist early war German tank guns. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Sergeï Mironovich Kirov |
| Number produced | 5,200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 54.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.71 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.25 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Combat weight | 47.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 30 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 180 km ◉ |
| Length | 6.90 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.32 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.71 m ◉ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | V2K Diesel Engine with 600 hp |
| Main armament | 1 F-32 76.2mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or KV-1?
The K1A1 Rokit is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the KV-1's 30 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or KV-1?
The K1A1 Rokit has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the KV-1's 180 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or KV-1?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the KV-1's 47.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or KV-1?
The K1A1 Rokit is longer at 9.71 meters compared to the KV-1's 6.90 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and KV-1 require?
The KV-1 requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 4 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or KV-1?
The KV-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 5,200 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and KV-1?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the KV-1 carries 1 F-32 76.2mm gun as its main armament.