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K1A1 Rokit vs T-90

K1A1 Rokit vs T-90 at a glance — weight 54,500 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 60 km/h, range 430 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 3.

K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 RokitFull specs
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Specifications
K1A1 Rokit T-90
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 800 units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.5 million
Combat weight 54.5 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 430 km 550 km
Length 9.71 m 9.63 m
Width 3.59 m 3.78 m
Height 2.25 m 2.22 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
K1A1 Rokit T-90
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp V-92S2F
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or T-90?
The K1A1 Rokit is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or T-90?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or T-90?
The K1A1 Rokit is longer at 9.71 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and T-90 require?
The K1A1 Rokit requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-90.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and T-90?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.