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Al Khalid vs Arjun

Al Khalid vs Arjun at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 58,800 kg, top speed 70 vs 72 km/h, range 430 vs 200 km, crew 3 vs 4.

Al Khalid main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇰 Al Khalid
Arjun main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Arjun
Specifications
Al Khalid Arjun
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇮🇳 India
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco CVRDE / DRDO
Number produced 310 units 10 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $7.8 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 58.8 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 72 km/h
Operational range 430 km 200 km
Length 9.99 m 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m 3.84 m
Height 2.30 m 2.32 m
Crew 3 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid Arjun
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds)
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Arjun?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the Al Khalid's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Arjun?
The Al Khalid has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Arjun?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Arjun?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Al Khalid's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Arjun require?
The Arjun requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or Arjun?
The Arjun is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or Arjun?
The Al Khalid has been produced in greater numbers with 310 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Arjun?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Arjun carries 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun as its main armament.