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K1A1 Rokit vs M1 Abrams

K1A1 Rokit vs M1 Abrams at a glance — weight 54,500 vs 66,800 kg, top speed 65 vs 72 km/h, range 430 vs 426 km, crew 4 vs 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver).

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Specifications
K1A1 Rokit M1 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 10,300 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $8.5 million
Combat weight 54.5 tons 66.8 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 430 km 426 km
Length 9.71 m 9.77 m
Width 3.59 m 3.66 m
Height 2.25 m 2.44 m
Crew 4 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
K1A1 Rokit M1 Abrams
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 × 0.50 caliber (12.7 mm) M2HB heavy machine gun with 900 rounds
Engine MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Honeywell AGT1500 multi-fuel turbine engine 1,500 shp (1,120 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams 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 K1A1 Rokit or M1 Abrams?
The K1A1 Rokit has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the M1 Abrams's 426 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is heavier at 66.8 tons combat weight compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 54.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams is longer at 9.77 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and M1 Abrams require?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and M1 Abrams require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or M1 Abrams?
The M1 Abrams has been produced in greater numbers with 10,300 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and M1 Abrams?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the M1 Abrams carries 120 mm L/44 M256 smoothbore gun (40 rounds) as its main armament.