K1A1 Rokit vs T-72
The K1A1 Rokit and the T-72 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 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 500 km for the T-72. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in 800 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 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 | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or T-72?
The K1A1 Rokit is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or T-72?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and T-72 require?
The K1A1 Rokit requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and T-72?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.