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T-90 vs VT-4

T-90 vs VT-4 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 52,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 70 km/h, range 550 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs —.

T-90 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-90
VT-4 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 VT-4
Specifications
T-90 VT-4
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 4,000 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $4.5 million $4.9 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 550 km 500 km
Length 9.63 m 10.10 m
Width 3.78 m 3.44 m
Height 2.22 m 2.40 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-90 VT-4
Main armament 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG
Engine V-92S2F VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-90 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-90 or VT-4?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the VT-4's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-90 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-90 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is longer at 10.10 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-90 and VT-4 require?
The VT-4 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the T-90 or VT-4?
The VT-4 is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the T-90 at $4.5 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-90 or VT-4?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 120 units of the VT-4.
What are the main armaments of the T-90 and VT-4?
The T-90 is armed with 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.