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K1A1 Rokit vs Merkava 3

K1A1 Rokit vs Merkava 3 at a glance — weight 54,500 vs 63,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 55 km/h, range 430 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 4.

K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 Rokit
Merkava 3 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Merkava 3
Specifications
K1A1 Rokit Merkava 3
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Israeli Military Industries
Number produced 800 units 1,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $3.5 million
Combat weight 54.5 tons 63.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 55 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Length 9.71 m 8.80 m
Width 3.59 m 3.70 m
Height 2.25 m 2.80 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
K1A1 Rokit Merkava 3
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 60mm mortar
Engine MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Continental AVDS 1790 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or Merkava 3?
The K1A1 Rokit is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Merkava 3's 55 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 is heavier at 63.0 tons combat weight compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 54.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or Merkava 3?
The K1A1 Rokit is longer at 9.71 meters compared to the Merkava 3's 8.80 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and Merkava 3 require?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and Merkava 3 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or Merkava 3?
The Merkava 3 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and Merkava 3?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the Merkava 3 carries 1 IMI 120mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.