K2 Black Panther vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The K2 Black Panther and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun.
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 K2 Black Panther or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The K2 Black Panther is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.