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Al Khalid vs VT-4

Al Khalid vs VT-4 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 70 km/h, range 430 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs —.

Al Khalid main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇰 Al Khalid
VT-4 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 VT-4
Specifications
Al Khalid VT-4
Origin country 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Norinco Norinco
Number produced 310 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $4 million $4.9 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Length 9.99 m 10.10 m
Width 3.45 m 3.44 m
Height 2.30 m 2.40 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Al Khalid VT-4
Main armament 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG
Engine V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 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 VT-4?
The VT-4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 is longer at 10.10 meters compared to the Al Khalid's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and VT-4 require?
The VT-4 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The Al Khalid has been produced in greater numbers with 310 units compared to 120 units of the VT-4.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and VT-4?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.