K1A1 Rokit vs T-64
The K1A1 Rokit and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The K1A1 Rokit weighs 54.5 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 500 km for the T-64. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in 800 units vs 13,000 for the T-64.
| 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 tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 54.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.71 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.25 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or T-64?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or T-64?
The K1A1 Rokit is longer at 9.71 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and T-64 require?
The K1A1 Rokit requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and T-64?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.