Safir 74 vs T-64

Overview

The Safir 74 and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks.

The Safir 74 weighs 36.0 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 50 km/h for the Safir 74 vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 390 km for the Safir 74 vs 500 km for the T-64. The Safir 74 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun, while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun.

Iranian tank, a T-54/T-55 upgrade, features a new fire control system.
Profile of Safir 74
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer --
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units.
Profile of T-64
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 36.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h
Operational range 390 km
Length 8.95 m
Width 3.60 m
Height 2.32 m
Crew 4
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun
Secondary weapon 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun
Combat weight 38.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h
Operational range 500 km
Length 9.22 m
Width 3.60 m
Height 2.17 m
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 Safir 74 or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Safir 74 or T-64?
The T-64 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the Safir 74 or T-64?
The T-64 is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Safir 74 or T-64?
The T-64 is longer at 9.22 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the Safir 74 and T-64 require?
The Safir 74 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-64's 3 (driver, commander, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Safir 74 and T-64?
The Safir 74 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.