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Safir 74 vs T-90

Safir 74 vs T-90 at a glance — weight 36,000 vs 48,000 kg, top speed 50 vs 60 km/h, range 390 vs 550 km, crew 4 vs 3.

Safir 74 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Safir 74
T-90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-90
Specifications
Safir 74 T-90
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Vehicle Industries Group Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 400 units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.5 million
Combat weight 36.0 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 390 km 550 km
Length 8.95 m 9.63 m
Width 3.60 m 3.78 m
Height 2.32 m 2.22 m
Crew 4 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Safir 74 T-90
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 DShKM 12.7mm machine gun 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp V-92S2F
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Safir 74 or T-90?
The T-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Safir 74's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Safir 74 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the Safir 74's 390 km.
Which is heavier, the Safir 74 or T-90?
The T-90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the Safir 74's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Safir 74 or T-90?
The T-90 is longer at 9.63 meters compared to the Safir 74's 8.95 meters.
How many crew members do the Safir 74 and T-90 require?
The Safir 74 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Safir 74 or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 400 units of the Safir 74.
What are the main armaments of the Safir 74 and T-90?
The Safir 74 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.