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M103 vs T-72

M103 vs T-72 at a glance — weight 58,000 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 40 vs 60 km/h, range 480 vs 500 km, crew 5 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

M103 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M103Full specs
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72Full specs
Specifications
M103 T-72
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Arsenal Tank Plant Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 300 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2 million
Combat weight 58.0 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 40 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 6.99 m 9.73 m
Width 3.76 m 3.59 m
Height 3.23 m 2.23 m
Crew 5 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
M103 T-72
Main armament 1 M58 120mm gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS-1790-2 V12 Diesel Engine with 810 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M103 or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M103's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M103 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M103's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M103 or T-72?
The M103 is heavier at 58.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M103 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the M103's 6.99 meters.
How many crew members do the M103 and T-72 require?
The M103 requires a larger crew of 5, against 3 for the T-72.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M103 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 300 units of the M103.
What are the main armaments of the M103 and T-72?
The M103 is armed with 1 M58 120mm gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.