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K1 tanklarger figure on 0 of 2
Sabra (tank upgrade package)larger figure on 2 of 2
Measured figures
K1A1 gun forward
Single sourceK1 gun forward
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | K1 tank | Sabra (tank upgrade package) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Main battle tank[source] | Main battle tank[source] |
| Place of origin | South Korea[source] | — |
| In service | K1: 1987–present K1E1: 2014–present K1A1: 2001–2024 K1A2: 2013–present[source] | 2007–present[source] |
| Used by | See operators[source] | Turkish Land Forces[source] |
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
K1: 9.67 m (gun forward) K1A1: 9.71 m (gun forward)[source]
Length
Single source6.95 m (22.8 ft)[source]
K1
Single sourceK1A1
Single sourceK1A2
Single sourceK1: 51.1 metric tons K1A1: 53.2 metric tons K1A2: 54.5 metric tons[source]
Mk I
Single sourceMk II
Single sourceMaximum; Cross-country
Single sourceMaximum; roads
Single source65 km/h (40 mph) (roads) 40 km/h (25 mph) (cross-country)[source]
Maximum; Mk I
Single sourceMaximum; Mk II & III
Single sourceSTX Engine / MTU Friedrichshafen MB871Ka-501 8-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel engine @ 2,600 rpm
Single sourceSTX Engine / MTU Friedrichshafen MB871Ka-501 8-cylinder water-cooled turbocharged diesel engine 1,200 hp (890 kW) @ 2,600 rpm[source]
Continental AVDS-1790-5A diesel engine (Mk I) MTU MT 881 KA-501 diesel engine (Mk II & III) Mk I
Single sourceMk II & III
Single sourceContinental AVDS-1790-5A diesel engine (Mk I) MTU MT 881 KA-501 diesel engine (Mk II & III) 908 hp (677 kW) (Mk I) 1,000 hp (750 kW) (Mk II & III)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Designer |
|---|
Chrysler Defense General Dynamics Land Systems Hyundai Precision Industry Agency for Defense Development[source] |
Israel Military Industries[source] |
| Designed | K1: 1978–1985 K1A1: 1991–1996[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision Industry (1985–2000) Hyundai Mobis (2000–2001) Rotem Co., Ltd. (2001–2007) Hyundai Rotem (2007–present)[source] | Israel Military Industries ROKETSAN (under license)[source] |
|---|
| Unit cost | K1: ₩ 2.3 billion (1994) K1A1: ₩4.4 billion (2001) K1A2: ₩6.0 billion[source] | $3.13 million (Sabra Mk. 1) $3.36 million (Sabra Mk. 2)[source] |
|---|
| Produced | K1: 1987–1997 K1E1: 2013–present K1A1: 1999–2011 K1A2: 2013–2024[source] | — |
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| No. built | K1/E1: 1,027 K1A1/A2: 484[source] | — |
|---|
| Armor | K1: Special Armor Package (SAP) K1A1: Korean Special Armor Plate (KSAP)[source] | Steel laminate (Mk I) Explosive reactive armor (Mk II~)[source] |
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| Main armament | K1, K1E1: KM68A1 105 mm (47 rounds) K1A1, K1A2: KM256 120 mm (32 rounds), or Hyundai WIA CN03 120 mm (32 rounds)[source] | 120 mm MG253 gun[source] |
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| Secondary armament | M2 or K6 12.7x99 mm NATO HMG (commander's mount) M60D 7.62×51mm NATO GPMG (loader's mount) M60E2-1 7.62×51mm NATO GPMG (coaxial)[source] | 7.62 mm M240 coaxial weapon 7.62 mm MG3 A1 machine gun 12.7 mm M85 machine gun 60 mm internal mortar[source] |
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| Power/weight | K1: 23.4 hp/ton (17.44 kW/t) K1A1: 22.5 hp/ton (16.77 kW/t) K1A2: 22 hp/ton (16.40 kW/t)[source] | 16.95 hp/ton (Mk.II)[source] |
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| Transmission | Hyundai Transys/ ZF Friedrichshafen LSG 3000 Automatic, 4 forward, 2 reverse[source] | Allison CD850-6BX (Mk. I) Renk 304S transmission (Mk II & III)[source] |
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| Suspension | Hydropneumatic (wheel 1, 2, 6), torsion bar (wheel 3, 4, 5)[source] | Independent, trailing arm[source] |
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| Ground clearance | 460 mm (18 in) longitudinal slope: 60 % lateral slope: 30 % vertical: 1.1 m trench: 2.74 m fording: 1.2 m (without snorkel) or 2.2 m (with snorkel)[source] | — |
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| Payload capacity | — | 42 rounds (main gun) 900 rounds (secondary gun)[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 200 L (44 imp gal; 53 US gal) (internal fuel)[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United States, Israel, Turkey[source] |
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| Reported operators | — |
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55 tonnes (61 short tons ; 54 long tons ) (Mk I) 59 tonnes (65 short tons ; 58 long tons ) (Mk II)[source]
48 km/h (30 mph) (Mk I) 55 km/h (34 mph) (Mk II & III)[source]