FV214 Conqueror vs T-72
The FV214 Conqueror and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Royal Ordnance Factory and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The FV214 Conqueror weighs 66.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 34 km/h for the FV214 Conqueror vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 153 km for the FV214 Conqueror vs 500 km for the T-72. The FV214 Conqueror is armed with a 1 L1 120mm gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The FV214 Conqueror has been produced in 200 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| British heavy tank, with 200 units built, designed to counter Soviet tanks. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Royal Ordnance Factory |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 66.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 34 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 153 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.00 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.35 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Rover Meteor M120 Mk-1 V-12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp |
| Main armament | 1 L1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 MAG 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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 FV214 Conqueror or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the FV214 Conqueror or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the FV214 Conqueror's 153 km.
Which is heavier, the FV214 Conqueror or T-72?
The FV214 Conqueror is heavier at 66.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the FV214 Conqueror or T-72?
The FV214 Conqueror is longer at 11.58 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the FV214 Conqueror and T-72 require?
The FV214 Conqueror 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 FV214 Conqueror or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 200 units of the FV214 Conqueror.
What are the main armaments of the FV214 Conqueror and T-72?
The FV214 Conqueror is armed with 1 L1 120mm gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.