Karrar vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The Karrar and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Karrar weighs 51.0 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Karrar vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 550 km for the Karrar vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The Karrar is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun, while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The Karrar has been produced in 800 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Karrar or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Karrar 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 Karrar or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karrar or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 800 units of the Karrar.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.