K2 Black Panther vs VT-4
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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 K2 Black Panther or VT-4?
The VT-4 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K2 Black Panther's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or VT-4?
The VT-4 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or VT-4?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the VT-4's 52.0 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or VT-4?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the VT-4's 10.10 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and VT-4 require?
The VT-4 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or VT-4?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the VT-4 at $4.9 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and VT-4?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the VT-4 carries ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.