Karrar vs T-64
The Karrar and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Karrar weighs 51.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Karrar vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 550 km for the Karrar vs 500 km for the T-64. The Karrar is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The Karrar has been produced in 800 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 54 years before the Karrar (1966 vs 2020).
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karrar or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Karrar's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or T-64?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-64's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or T-64?
The Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or T-64?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and T-64 require?
The T-64 requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the Karrar's 3 (driver, commander and gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karrar or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 800 units of the Karrar.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and T-64?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.