AMX-30 vs T-72
Overview
The AMX-30 and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.
The AMX-30 weighs 36.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-30 vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 600 km for the AMX-30 vs 500 km for the T-72. The AMX-30 is armed with a 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun.
The AMX-30 has been produced in 3,571 units vs 25,000 for the T-72. The AMX-30 entered service 7 years before the T-72 (1966 vs 1973).
| French main battle tank, entering service in 1966, manufactured in over 3,500 units. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | 3,571 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| Combat weight | 36.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 600 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.48 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.10 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.28 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) |
| Engine | Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multi-fuel 680 hp (510 kW)-720 hp (540 kW) |
| Main armament | 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun |
| Secondary weapon | 20 mm modèle F2 gun |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.73 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.59 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.23 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX-30 or T-72?
The AMX-30 is faster with a maximum road speed of 65 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AMX-30 or T-72?
The AMX-30 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-30 or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-30's 36.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-30 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the AMX-30's 9.48 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-30 and T-72 require?
The AMX-30 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, gunner, loader, driver) compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-30 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 3,571 units of the AMX-30.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-30 and T-72?
The AMX-30 is armed with 105 mm Modèle F1 tank gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.