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Al Khalid vs T-72

Al Khalid vs T-72 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 70 vs 60 km/h, range 430 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

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Specifications
Al Khalid T-72
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
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 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $2 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Length 9.99 m 9.73 m
Width 3.45 m 3.59 m
Height 2.30 m 2.23 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid T-72
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or T-72?
The Al Khalid is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or T-72?
The Al Khalid is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or T-72?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and T-72 require?
Both the Al Khalid and T-72 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or T-72?
The Al Khalid is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 310 units of the Al Khalid.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and T-72?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.