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K1A1 Rokit vs Mitsubishi Type 90

K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 Rokit
Mitsubishi Type 90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi Type 90
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Specifications
K1A1 Rokit Mitsubishi Type 90
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Number produced 800 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $8.6 million
Combat weight 54.5 tons 50.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km 300 km
Length 9.71 m 9.90 m
Width 3.59 m 3.70 m
Height 2.25 m 2.55 m
Crew 4 4
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Armament & Powertrain
K1A1 Rokit Mitsubishi Type 90
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (660 rounds)
Engine MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Mitsubishi Diesel Engine with 1500 hp

Overview

The K1A1 Rokit and the Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi Type 90. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 70 km/h for the Mitsubishi Type 90. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 300 km for the Mitsubishi Type 90. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi Type 90. The Mitsubishi Type 90 entered service 11 years before the K1A1 Rokit (1990 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 300 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit is heavier at 54.5 tons combat weight compared to the Mitsubishi Type 90's 50.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The Mitsubishi 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 Mitsubishi Type 90 require?
Both the K1A1 Rokit and Mitsubishi Type 90 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 120 units of the Mitsubishi Type 90.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and Mitsubishi Type 90?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the Mitsubishi Type 90 carries 1 Rheinmetall 120mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.