M26 Pershing vs T-72
The M26 Pershing and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by U.S. Army Ordnance and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The M26 Pershing weighs 41.9 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 40 km/h for the M26 Pershing vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 161 km for the M26 Pershing vs 500 km for the T-72. The M26 Pershing is armed with a 1 M3 90mm gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. The M26 Pershing has been produced in 2,000 units vs 25,000 for the T-72.
| American heavy tank, approximately 2000 units built, saw action in the later stages of World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S. Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | 2,000 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 | 41.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 40 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 161 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.65 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.51 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.78 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 5 |
| Engine | Ford GAF V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M3 90mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 HB 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 M26 Pershing or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M26 Pershing's 40 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M26 Pershing or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M26 Pershing's 161 km.
Which is heavier, the M26 Pershing or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the M26 Pershing's 41.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M26 Pershing or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the M26 Pershing's 8.65 meters.
How many crew members do the M26 Pershing and T-72 require?
The M26 Pershing requires a larger crew of 5 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M26 Pershing or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the M26 Pershing.
What are the main armaments of the M26 Pershing and T-72?
The M26 Pershing is armed with 1 M3 90mm gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.