Al Khalid vs Arjun
| Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments. | |
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| Origin country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4 million |
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | CVRDE / DRDO |
| Number produced | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7.8 million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 58.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) |
Performance Radar Chart
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.
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.