K1A1 Rokit vs Type 99
| 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 main battle tank, manufactured by Norinco, features a 125mm smoothbore gun and composite armor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 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 | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore 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 99?
The Type 99 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 99?
The Type 99 has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 99?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 99's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or Type 99?
The Type 99 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and Type 99 require?
The K1A1 Rokit requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Type 99's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and Type 99?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the Type 99 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.