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Al Khalid vs T-84 Oplot

Al Khalid main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Al Khalid
T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ T-84 Oplot
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Specifications
Al Khalid T-84 Oplot
Origin country πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistan πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ Ukraine
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Norinco Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 310 units 76 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $5 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 430 km 540 km
Length 9.99 m 9.72 m
Width 3.45 m 3.56 m
Height 2.30 m 2.28 m
Crew 3 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid T-84 Oplot
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds)
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp

Overview

The Al Khalid and the T-84 Oplot are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Norinco and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The Al Khalid weighs 48.0 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-84 Oplot. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Al Khalid vs 75 km/h for the T-84 Oplot. Operational range is 430 km for the Al Khalid vs 540 km for the T-84 Oplot. The Al Khalid is armed with a 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun, while the T-84 Oplot carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The Al Khalid has been produced in 310 units vs 76 for the T-84 Oplot. Unit cost is $4M for the Al Khalid vs $5M for the T-84 Oplot. The T-84 Oplot entered service 2 years before the Al Khalid (1999 vs 2001).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Al Khalid's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or T-84 Oplot?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-84 Oplot's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and T-84 Oplot require?
Both the Al Khalid and T-84 Oplot require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or T-84 Oplot?
The T-84 Oplot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or T-84 Oplot?
The Al Khalid has been produced in greater numbers with 310 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and T-84 Oplot?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the T-84 Oplot carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.