GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

M48A5 Patton vs T-72

M48A5 Patton vs T-72 at a glance — weight 52,000 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 48 vs 60 km/h, range 465 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs —.

M48A5 Patton main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M48A5 Patton
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72
Specifications
M48A5 Patton T-72
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Detroit Tank Plant Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 6,764 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.3 million $2 million
Combat weight 52.0 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 48 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 465 km 500 km
Length 9.15 m 9.73 m
Width 3.63 m 3.59 m
Height 3.05 m 2.23 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M48A5 Patton T-72
Main armament 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun (3000 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Continental AVDS 1790 Diesel Engine with 690 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
T-72 vs T-90 T-72 vs M1 Abrams M48A5 Patton vs T-64 M48A5 Patton vs M1 Abrams M48A5 Patton vs M1A1 Abrams M48A5 Patton vs Type 59MII

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M48A5 Patton or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the M48A5 Patton's 48 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M48A5 Patton or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M48A5 Patton's 465 km.
Which is heavier, the M48A5 Patton or T-72?
The M48A5 Patton is heavier at 52.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M48A5 Patton or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the M48A5 Patton's 9.15 meters.
How many crew members do the M48A5 Patton and T-72 require?
The M48A5 Patton requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which is more expensive, the M48A5 Patton or T-72?
The T-72 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the M48A5 Patton at $0.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M48A5 Patton or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 6,764 units of the M48A5 Patton.
What are the main armaments of the M48A5 Patton and T-72?
The M48A5 Patton is armed with 1 M68 105mm rifled barrel (54 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.