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K2 Black Panther vs T-14 Armata

K2 Black Panther main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K2 Black Panther
T-14 Armata main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-14 Armata
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Specifications
K2 Black Panther T-14 Armata
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Uralvagonzavod
Number produced 440 units -- units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Length 10.80 m 10.70 m
Width 3.60 m 3.50 m
Height 2.40 m 3.30 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
K2 Black Panther T-14 Armata
Main armament 1 120mm gun 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon
Secondary weapon K-6 12.7mm machine gun 12.7 mm Kord machine gun (6P49)
Engine Diesel Engine with 1500 hp 12N360 Twin Turbo Diesel 1,100 kW (1,500 hp)

Overview

The K2 Black Panther and the T-14 Armata are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Uralvagonzavod respectively.

The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 55.0 tons for the T-14 Armata. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 90 km/h for the T-14 Armata. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 500 km for the T-14 Armata. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the T-14 Armata carries a 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon.

Unit cost is $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther vs $4.5M for the T-14 Armata. The K2 Black Panther entered service 10 years before the T-14 Armata (2014 vs 2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K2 Black Panther or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the K2 Black Panther's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or T-14 Armata?
The T-14 Armata is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the K2 Black Panther's 55.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or T-14 Armata?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the T-14 Armata's 10.70 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and T-14 Armata require?
Both the K2 Black Panther and T-14 Armata require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or T-14 Armata?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the T-14 Armata at $4.5 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and T-14 Armata?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the T-14 Armata carries 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon as its main armament.