BMPT Terminator vs T-72

Overview

The BMPT Terminator is a Light Armoured Vehicle, while the T-72 is a Main Battle Tank.

The BMPT Terminator weighs 48.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 60 km/h for the BMPT Terminator vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 550 km for the BMPT Terminator vs 500 km for the T-72. The BMPT Terminator is armed with a 4× 130 mm Ataka-T GWS launchers, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun.

The BMPT Terminator has been produced in 33 units vs 25,000 for the T-72. The T-72 entered service 38 years before the BMPT Terminator (1973 vs 2011).

Russian combat support vehicle, entered service in 2011, designed to protect tanks and infantry in urban environments.
Profile of BMPT Terminator
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Light Armoured Vehicle
Type Heavy Armored Combat Support Vehicle
Manufacturer Uralvagonzavod
Number produced 33 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built.
Profile of T-72
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 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h
Operational range 550 km
Length 7.20 m
Width 3.60 m
Height 3.33 m
Crew 5
Engine Diesel Engine with 1000 hp
Main armament 4× 130 mm Ataka-T GWS launchers
Secondary weapon 2× 30 mm 2A42 autocannons (850 rounds)
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 BMPT Terminator or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the BMPT Terminator's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMPT Terminator or T-72?
The BMPT Terminator has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BMPT Terminator or T-72?
The BMPT Terminator is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BMPT Terminator or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the BMPT Terminator's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the BMPT Terminator and T-72 require?
The BMPT Terminator requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMPT Terminator or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 33 units of the BMPT Terminator.
What are the main armaments of the BMPT Terminator and T-72?
The BMPT Terminator is armed with 4× 130 mm Ataka-T GWS launchers while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.