K1A1 Rokit vs Type 90
Overview
The K1A1 Rokit and the Type 90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries respectively.
The K1A1 Rokit weighs 54.5 tons vs 50.0 tons for the Type 90. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 70 km/h for the Type 90. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 300 km for the Type 90. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the Type 90 carries a 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in 800 units vs 120 for the Type 90.
| 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 |
| Japanese main battle tank, 120 units built, designed for defense against potential Soviet invasion. | |
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| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | 120 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 54.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 430 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.71 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.25 m ◉ |
| 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 | 50.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 300 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.90 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.55 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 90?
The Type 90 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 Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 90?
The Type 90 is longer at 9.90 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and Type 90 require?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 120 units of the Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.