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AMX-32 vs T-72

AMX-32 vs T-72 at a glance — weight 40,000 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 65 vs 60 km/h, range 530 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs —.

AMX-32 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇫🇷 AMX-32
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72
Specifications
AMX-32 T-72
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer GIAT Industries Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 2 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2 million
Combat weight 40.0 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 530 km 500 km
Length 9.45 m 9.73 m
Width 3.24 m 3.59 m
Height 2.29 m 2.23 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
AMX-32 T-72
Main armament 1 Rheinmetall V-120 120mm smoothbore barrel (37 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 20mm coaxial gun (480 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 720 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX-32 or T-72?
The AMX-32 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 or T-72?
The AMX-32 has a longer operational range at 530 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the AMX-32 or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the AMX-32's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AMX-32 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the AMX-32's 9.45 meters.
How many crew members do the AMX-32 and T-72 require?
The AMX-32 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX-32 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 2 units of the AMX-32.
What are the main armaments of the AMX-32 and T-72?
The AMX-32 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.