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K2 Black Panther vs VT-4

K2 Black Panther main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K2 Black Panther
VT-4 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇨🇳 VT-4
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Specifications
K2 Black Panther VT-4
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Main battle tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Norinco
Number produced 440 units 120 units
Estimated unit price $8.5 million $4.9 million
Combat weight 55.0 tons 52.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km 500 km
Length 10.80 m 10.10 m
Width 3.60 m 3.44 m
Height 2.40 m 2.40 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
K2 Black Panther VT-4
Main armament 1 120mm gun ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon K-6 12.7mm machine gun 1 × RWS 12.7 mm AA HMG
Engine Diesel Engine with 1500 hp VT/E1 V12 diesel engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) at 2,300 rpm

Overview

The K2 Black Panther and the VT-4 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Norinco respectively.

The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the VT-4. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 70 km/h for the VT-4. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 500 km for the VT-4. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the VT-4 carries a ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun.

The K2 Black Panther has been produced in 440 units vs 120 for the VT-4. Unit cost is $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther vs $4.9M for the VT-4. The K2 Black Panther entered service 3 years before the VT-4 (2014 vs 2017).

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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.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K2 Black Panther or VT-4?
The K2 Black Panther has been produced in greater numbers with 440 units compared to 120 units of the VT-4.
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.