Arjun vs T-72
The Arjun and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by CVRDE / DRDO and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Arjun weighs 58.8 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Arjun vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 200 km for the Arjun vs 500 km for the T-72. The Arjun is armed with a 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The Arjun has been produced in 10 units vs 25,000 for the T-72. Unit cost is $7.76M for the Arjun vs $2M for the T-72.
| Indian main battle tank, 10 early units built, developed by CVRDE for the Indian Army. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | CVRDE / DRDO |
| Number produced | 10 units |
| Estimated unit price | $7.8 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 | 58.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 200 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.84 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.32 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 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 Arjun or T-72?
The Arjun is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Arjun or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Arjun's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the Arjun or T-72?
The Arjun is heavier at 58.8 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Arjun or T-72?
The Arjun is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the Arjun and T-72 require?
The Arjun requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Arjun or T-72?
The Arjun is more expensive at approximately $7.8 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arjun or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 10 units of the Arjun.
What are the main armaments of the Arjun and T-72?
The Arjun is armed with 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.