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OF-40 vs T-72

OF-40 vs T-72 at a glance — weight 45,500 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 60 vs 60 km/h, range 600 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

OF-40 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇮🇹 OF-40Full specs
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72Full specs
Specifications
OF-40 T-72
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Palmaria Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 36 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2 million
Combat weight 45.5 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 600 km 500 km
Length 9.22 m 9.73 m
Width 3.51 m 3.59 m
Height 2.45 m 2.23 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
OF-40 T-72
Main armament 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (57 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 830 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the OF-40 or T-72?
Both the OF-40 and T-72 have a maximum road speed of 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the OF-40 or T-72?
The OF-40 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the OF-40 or T-72?
The OF-40 is heavier at 45.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the OF-40 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the OF-40's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the OF-40 and T-72 require?
The OF-40 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-72.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the OF-40 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 36 units of the OF-40.
What are the main armaments of the OF-40 and T-72?
The OF-40 is armed with 1 L7A1 105mm rifled barrel (57 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.