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K2 Black Panther vs T-90

K2 Black Panther vs T-90 at a glance — weight 55,000 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 60 km/h, range 430 vs 550 km, crew 3 vs 3.

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Specifications
K2 Black Panther T-90
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 440 units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 430 km 550 km
Length 10.80 m 9.63 m
Width 3.60 m 3.78 m
Height 2.40 m 2.22 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
K2 Black Panther T-90
Main armament 1 120mm gun 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon K-6 12.7mm machine gun 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 1500 hp V-92S2F
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K2 Black Panther or T-90?
The K2 Black Panther is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or T-90?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or T-90?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and T-90 require?
Both the K2 Black Panther and T-90 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or T-90?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K2 Black Panther or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 440 units of the K2 Black Panther.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and T-90?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.