T-90 vs VT-4
Overview
The T-90 and the VT-4 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Norinco respectively.
The T-90 weighs 48.0 tons vs 52.0 tons for the VT-4. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-90 vs 70 km/h for the VT-4. Operational range is 550 km for the T-90 vs 500 km for the VT-4. The T-90 is armed with a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun, while the VT-4 carries a ZPT-98A 125 mm smoothbore gun.
Unit cost is $4.5M for the T-90 vs $4.9M for the VT-4. The T-90 entered service 25 years before the VT-4 (1992 vs 2017).
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 48.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.63 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.22 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 52.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.10 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.44 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| 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 |
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
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.