M-84 vs T-72
| Ex-Yugoslavian main battle tank, 452 units built, based on the Soviet T-72 but with domestic improvements. | |
| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Ex-Yugoslavia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | 452 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 | 41.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.20 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) |
| 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-84 or T-72?
The M-84 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 M-84 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M-84's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M-84 or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the M-84's 41.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M-84 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the M-84's 9.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M-84 and T-72 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the M-84's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-84 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 452 units of the M-84.
What are the main armaments of the M-84 and T-72?
The M-84 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.