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Al Khalid vs Bani Hashim Karrar

Overview

The Al Khalid and the Bani Hashim Karrar are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex respectively.

The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 51.0 tons for the Bani Hashim Karrar. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 70 km/h for the Bani Hashim Karrar. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 550 km for the Bani Hashim Karrar. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the Bani Hashim Karrar carries a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun.

The Al Khalid has been produced in 310 units vs 800 for the Bani Hashim Karrar. The Al Khalid entered service 19 years before the Bani Hashim Karrar (2001 vs 2020).

Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments.
Profile of Al Khalid
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco
Number produced 310 units
Estimated unit price $4 million
Iranian main battle tank, entered service in 2020, manufactured by the Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex.
Profile of Bani Hashim Karrar
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Main battle tank
Manufacturer Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex
Number produced 800 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Combat weight 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km
Length 9.99 m
Width 3.45 m
Height 2.30 m
Crew 3
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds)
Combat weight 51.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 9.78 m
Width 3.70 m
Height 2.50 m
Crew 3 (driver, commander and gunner)
Engine 1000 hp diesel
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon coaxial 7.62mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Bani Hashim Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Al Khalid's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Bani Hashim Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Bani Hashim Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Bani Hashim Karrar's 9.78 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Bani Hashim Karrar require?
The Bani Hashim Karrar requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander and gunner) compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Bani Hashim Karrar has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 310 units of the Al Khalid.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Bani Hashim Karrar?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Bani Hashim Karrar carries 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.