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K1A1 Rokit vs M1A1 Abrams

K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 Rokit
M1A1 Abrams main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M1A1 Abrams
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Specifications
K1A1 Rokit M1A1 Abrams
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇺🇸 United States
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries General Dynamics Corp.
Number produced 800 units 9,200 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.3 million
Combat weight 54.5 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 430 km 465 km
Length 9.71 m 9.83 m
Width 3.59 m 3.65 m
Height 2.25 m 2.43 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
K1A1 Rokit M1A1 Abrams
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (1000 rounds)
Engine MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp AGT-1500 Turbine with 1500 hp

Overview

The K1A1 Rokit and the M1A1 Abrams are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and General Dynamics Corp. respectively.

The K1A1 Rokit weighs 54.5 tons vs 63.0 tons for the M1A1 Abrams. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 66 km/h for the M1A1 Abrams. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 465 km for the M1A1 Abrams. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the M1A1 Abrams carries a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in 800 units vs 9,200 for the M1A1 Abrams. The M1A1 Abrams entered service 15 years before the K1A1 Rokit (1986 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has a longer operational range at 465 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 54.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams is longer at 9.83 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and M1A1 Abrams require?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and M1A1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or M1A1 Abrams?
The M1A1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 9,200 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and M1A1 Abrams?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the M1A1 Abrams carries 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.