BMC Defense Altay vs Uralvagonzavod T-90M
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 BMC Defense Altay
Wins 3/6 |  Uralvagonzavod T-90M
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 70 km/h ✓ | 60 km/h |
| Range (km) | 450 km | 550 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 24 hp/t ✓ | 20.9 hp/t |
| Muzzle velocity (m/s) | — | 1,700 m/s |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Ammunition | 40 | 40 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 10.3 m | 9.63 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 65,000 kg | 48,000 kg |
| Crew | 4 | 3 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 1,500 hp ✓ | 1,130 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | — | $4,500,000 |
| Units built | 30 | 1,500 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 5 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, BMC Defense Altay and Uralvagonzavod T-90M? +
The BMC Defense Altay is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has the longest range at 550 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Uralvagonzavod T-90M has the lower public unit-cost figure at 4,500,000 USD. Treat this as directional — defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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