K1A1 Rokit vs K2 Black Panther
| 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 |
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
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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 | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther 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 K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 54.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and K2 Black Panther require?
The K1A1 Rokit requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and K2 Black Panther?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the K2 Black Panther carries 1 120mm gun as its main armament.