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Arjun vs T-72

Arjun vs T-72 at a glance — weight 58,800 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 72 vs 60 km/h, range 200 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

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Specifications
Arjun T-72
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer CVRDE / DRDO Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 10 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $7.8 million $2 million
Combat weight 58.8 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 200 km 500 km
Length 9.99 m 9.73 m
Width 3.84 m 3.59 m
Height 2.32 m 2.23 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Arjun T-72
Main armament 1 120mm smoothbore barrel (39 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKT 7.62mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine MTU MB 838 Ka-Sol V-12 Diesel Engine with 1400 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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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, against 3 for the T-72.
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.