M-80 vs T-72

The M-80 and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Industrie d'Etat Yougoslave and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. At 44.5 tons, the T-72 is 3.2x the M-80's 13.8 tons. Top speed is 60 km/h for the M-80 vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 500 km for the M-80 vs 500 km for the T-72. The M-80 is armed with a 1 M-55 20mm gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun.

Ex-Yugoslavian MBT/IFV, manufactured by Industrie d'Etat Yougoslave, never entered service despite development.
Profile of M-80
Origin country 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Main Battle Tank
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Industrie d'Etat Yougoslave
Number produced -- 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 13.9 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 60 km/h â—‰
Operational range 500 km â—‰
Length 6.40 m â—‰
Width 2.59 m â—‰
Height 2.50 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine HS 115-2 V-8 Diesel Engine with 260 hp
Main armament 1 M-55 20mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 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 M-80 or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M-80's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-80 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M-80's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the M-80 or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the M-80's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the M-80 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the M-80's 6.40 meters.
How many crew members do the M-80 and T-72 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the M-80's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M-80 and T-72?
The M-80 is armed with 1 M-55 20mm gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.