Arjun vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Arjun and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
| 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 |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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) |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 400 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Arjun or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has a longer operational range at 400 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
Both the Arjun and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require a crew of 4.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.