Karrar vs M4 Sherman
The Karrar and the M4 Sherman are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The Karrar weighs 51.0 tons vs 32.3 tons for the M4 Sherman. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Karrar vs 39 km/h for the M4 Sherman. Operational range is 550 km for the Karrar vs 160 km for the M4 Sherman. The Karrar is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun, while the M4 Sherman carries a 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun. The Karrar has been produced in 800 units vs 58,000 for the M4 Sherman.
| 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 |
| American medium tank, mass-produced with over 58,000 units, saw widespread use during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 58,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 32.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 39 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.88 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.68 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.74 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Continental/Wright Diesel Engine with 400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karrar or M4 Sherman?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M4 Sherman's 39 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or M4 Sherman?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the M4 Sherman's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or M4 Sherman?
The Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the M4 Sherman's 32.3 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or M4 Sherman?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the M4 Sherman's 5.88 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and M4 Sherman require?
The M4 Sherman requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karrar or M4 Sherman?
The M4 Sherman has been produced in greater numbers with 58,000 units compared to 800 units of the Karrar.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and M4 Sherman?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the M4 Sherman carries 1 M3 L/40 75mm gun as its main armament.