K2 Black Panther vs T-72
The K2 Black Panther and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The K2 Black Panther weighs 55.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 430 km for the K2 Black Panther vs 500 km for the T-72. The K2 Black Panther is armed with a 1 120mm gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. Unit cost is $8.5M for the K2 Black Panther vs $2M for the T-72.
| South Korean main battle tank, Hyundai Precision manufacture, intended for domestic use and potential export. | |
| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $8.5 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 | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 430 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.80 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 120mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | K-6 12.7mm 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 K2 Black Panther or T-72?
The K2 Black Panther is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K2 Black Panther or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the K2 Black Panther's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K2 Black Panther or T-72?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K2 Black Panther or T-72?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the K2 Black Panther and T-72 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the K2 Black Panther or T-72?
The K2 Black Panther is more expensive at approximately $8.5 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the K2 Black Panther and T-72?
The K2 Black Panther is armed with 1 120mm gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.