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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | 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.