K1A1 Rokit vs Type 59MII
The K1A1 Rokit and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Norinco respectively. The K1A1 Rokit weighs 54.5 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in 800 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| South Korean main battle tank, with 800 units built, featuring a 120mm smoothbore gun. | |
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| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 59MII?
The K1A1 Rokit is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has a longer operational range at 440 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 59MII?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 59MII?
The K1A1 Rokit is longer at 9.71 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and Type 59MII require?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and Type 59MII require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and Type 59MII?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.