Chieftain vs T-72
Overview
The Chieftain and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.
The Chieftain weighs 55.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 48 km/h for the Chieftain vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 500 km for the Chieftain vs 500 km for the T-72. The Chieftain is armed with a 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun.
The Chieftain has been produced in 1,056 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| British main battle tank, 1056 units built, designed for high crew survivability. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 1,056 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
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| 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 | 55.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 48 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.99 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.90 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Leyland L60 Diesel Engine with 750 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 L8A1 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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 Chieftain or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Chieftain's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Chieftain or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Chieftain's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Chieftain or T-72?
The Chieftain is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Chieftain or T-72?
The Chieftain is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the Chieftain and T-72 require?
The Chieftain 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 Chieftain or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 1,056 units of the Chieftain.
What are the main armaments of the Chieftain and T-72?
The Chieftain is armed with 1 L11A5 120mm rifled barrel gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.