In the web compared to four tank sizes: Russian T-90S, Chinese ZTZ-99A, Sino-Pakistani Al-Khalid (MBT-2000), as well as the Indian Arjun. Information says Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
The largest size turned out to be an Indian tank. Its design used the experience of the western tank building. In this case, designers repeat the mistakes of their colleagues: Their car turned bulky and heavy. In the original version of her weight has already reached 58 tonnes.
In addition, it turned out, that the book is not able to effectively confront the modern ammunition. As a result, after the release of some 120 tank units had to be upgraded. They are dynamic protection installed, very reminiscent of the Russian "Kontakt-5". Modified some components and assemblies. As a result, the weight of the tank increased to Arjun 67 tonnes.
Besides, Indian engineers still have not managed to change the outdated 120-mm rifled gun. However, the installation of a new gun (if this happens) increase the weight of the tank again. In this case, the machine can be completely unpromising.
Regarding ZTZ-99A and Al-Khalid, these machines can be called the relatives of the Russian T-90S. They are equipped with a 125-mm cannon with autoloader, which are variants of Russian. Similar and chassis design. At the time, the Chinese managed to get a Soviet T-72 and copy some of the technical solutions, applied therein. Later, they were used in several designs, including those machines, referred to.
Compared to the basic model, on ZTZ-99A was substantially increased protection, which led to an increase in weight. According to some sources, its mass is approaching 60 tons. Military experts have repeatedly noted in this regard, that the chassis with 6 rollers on each side is not suitable for such a heavy car and requires strengthening. Because of this disparity in the tank constantly having problems.
The same applies to Al-Khalid (MBT-2000), despite, it weighs 48 tons and relatively compact. Once on the joint trials in an Arab country after a relatively brief tests on the reliability of its mechanisms have become literally crumble.
Russian T-90S passed all tests without problems. It is lightweight (46 t) and small in size. However, his body armor is one of the best in the world. Currently, there is already an upgraded version - T-90MS, having still higher performance.
