Karrar vs T-72
| 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 main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 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 | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karrar or T-72?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or T-72?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or T-72?
The Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or T-72?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and T-72 require?
The Karrar requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander and gunner) compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Karrar or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 800 units of the Karrar.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and T-72?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.