| Name: | K1 88 | M1 Abrams |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | South Korea | USA |
| Produced: | 1985 | 1980 |
| Unit cost: | 4 million $ (K1A1) | 8.58 million $ (2012) |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
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K1 88 and M1 Abrams
Specifications
| Main armament: | KM68A1 105 mm K1, KM256 120mm K1A1 | 120 mm L/44 M256A1 smoothbore gun (42 rounds) |
| Engine: | 8-cyl. water-cooled diesel MTU 871 Ka-501 1200 hp (890 kW) | Honeywell AGT1500C multi-fuel turbine engine |
| Speed: | 65 km/h (40 mph) | 67 km/h (42 mph) - M1A2 |
| Weight: | 51.1 tonnes K1, 53.2 tonnes K1A1 | 62 tonnes (M1A2) |
| Crew: | 4 | 4 |
Caliber
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.67 m | 9.77 m |
| Width: | 3.60 m | 3.66 m |
| Height: | 2.25 m | 2.44 m |
Images
K1 88
M1 Abrams
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