Al Khalid vs VT-4
| Pakistani tank, co-produced with China's Norinco, designed for diverse battlefield environments. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4 million |
| Chinese main battle tank, entered service in 2017, manufactured by Norinco for export. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 million |
| Combat weight | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.45 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-8 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1200 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (700 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.10 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.44 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm |
| Main armament | ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Al Khalid's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Al Khalid's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the Al Khalid's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 is longer at 10.10 meters compared to the Al Khalid's 9.99 meters.
How many crew members do the Al Khalid and VT-4 require?
The VT-4 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Al Khalid's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Al Khalid or VT-4?
The VT-4 is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the Al Khalid at $4.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Al Khalid and VT-4?
The Al Khalid is armed with 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel (49 shells) gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.