AMX-32 / AMX-40 vs T-72
The AMX-32 / AMX-40 and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The AMX-32 / AMX-40 weighs 40.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 65 km/h for the AMX-32 / AMX-40 vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 530 km for the AMX-32 / AMX-40 vs 500 km for the T-72. The AMX-32 / AMX-40 is armed with a 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun.
| French MBT, with a 120mm gun, was a GIAT Industries export design that did not enter production. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| 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 | 40.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 530 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.24 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.29 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| 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-32 / AMX-40 or T-72?
The AMX-32 / AMX-40 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-32 / AMX-40 or T-72?
The AMX-32 / AMX-40 has a longer operational range at 530 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 / AMX-40 or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-32 / AMX-40's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 / AMX-40 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the AMX-32 / AMX-40's 9.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 / AMX-40 and T-72 require?
The AMX-32 / AMX-40 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 / AMX-40 and T-72?
The AMX-32 / AMX-40 is armed with 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.