Arjun vs T-64
The Arjun and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 500 km for the T-64. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 13,000 for the T-64.
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Arjun or T-64?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-64's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or T-64?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or T-64?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and T-64 require?
The Arjun requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and T-64?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.