Al Khalid vs Karrar
| Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4 million |
| Iranian main battle tank, entered service in 2020, manufactured by the Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇷 Iran |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex |
| Number produced | 800 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 51.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.78 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander and gunner) |
| Engine | 1000 hp diesel |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | coaxial 7.62mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Al Khalid or Karrar?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Al Khalid's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or Karrar?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or Karrar?
The Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or Karrar?
The Al Khalid is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the Karrar's 9.78 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and Karrar require?
The Karrar requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander and gunner) compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and Karrar?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the Karrar carries 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.