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K1A1 Rokit vs Type 80 / 88

K1A1 Rokit vs Type 80 / 88 at a glance — weight 54,500 vs 38,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 60 km/h, range 430 vs 430 km, crew 4 vs 4.

K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 RokitFull specs
Type 80 / 88 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Type 80 / 88Full specs
Specifications
K1A1 Rokit Type 80 / 88
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Norinco
Number produced 800 units 3,500 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 54.5 tons 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 430 km 430 km
Length 9.71 m 9.32 m
Width 3.59 m 3.35 m
Height 2.25 m 2.29 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
K1A1 Rokit Type 80 / 88
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (500 rounds)
Engine MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 80 / 88?
The K1A1 Rokit is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the Type 80 / 88's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 80 / 88?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and Type 80 / 88 have an operational range of 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 80 / 88?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 80 / 88's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 80 / 88?
The K1A1 Rokit is longer at 9.71 meters compared to the Type 80 / 88's 9.32 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and Type 80 / 88 require?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and Type 80 / 88 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 80 / 88?
The Type 80 / 88 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,500 units compared to 800 units of the K1A1 Rokit.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and Type 80 / 88?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the Type 80 / 88 carries 1 L7/M68 105mm rifled barrel (44 shells) gun as its main armament.