Karrar vs Type 59MII
The Karrar and the Type 59MII are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Bani Hashim Defense Industrial Complex and Norinco respectively. The Karrar weighs 51.0 tons vs 37.0 tons for the Type 59MII. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Karrar vs 50 km/h for the Type 59MII. Operational range is 550 km for the Karrar vs 440 km for the Type 59MII. The Karrar is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun, while the Type 59MII carries a 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun. The Karrar has been produced in 800 units vs 9,077 for the Type 59MII.
| 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 |
| Chinese tank, produced by Norinco in 9077 units, remains without a confirmed service year. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 9,077 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 | 37.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 440 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.05 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.59 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 520 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Karrar or Type 59MII?
The Karrar is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Type 59MII's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Karrar or Type 59MII?
The Karrar has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Type 59MII's 440 km.
Which is heavier, the Karrar or Type 59MII?
The Karrar is heavier at 51.0 tons combat weight compared to the Type 59MII's 37.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Karrar or Type 59MII?
The Karrar is longer at 9.78 meters compared to the Type 59MII's 9.05 meters.
How many crew members do the Karrar and Type 59MII require?
The Type 59MII 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 Type 59MII?
The Type 59MII has been produced in greater numbers with 9,077 units compared to 800 units of the Karrar.
What are the main armaments of the Karrar and Type 59MII?
The Karrar is armed with 125 mm 2A46M/M-2/M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 59MII carries 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel gun as its main armament.