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Olifant 1 vs T-72

Olifant 1 vs T-72 at a glance — weight 56,000 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 34 vs 60 km/h, range 150 vs 500 km, crew 4 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

Olifant 1 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Olifant 1
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72
Specifications
Olifant 1 T-72
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer OMC Engineering Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 250 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $2 million
Combat weight 56.0 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 34 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 150 km 500 km
Length 8.29 m 9.73 m
Width 3.39 m 3.59 m
Height 2.94 m 2.23 m
Crew 4 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
Olifant 1 T-72
Main armament 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 7.62mm AA machine gun 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Rolls Royce Meteor 4B V-12 Diesel Engine with 750 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Olifant 1 or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Olifant 1's 34 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Olifant 1 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Olifant 1's 150 km.
Which is heavier, the Olifant 1 or T-72?
The Olifant 1 is heavier at 56.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Olifant 1 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Olifant 1's 8.29 meters.
How many crew members do the Olifant 1 and T-72 require?
The Olifant 1 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-72.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Olifant 1 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 250 units of the Olifant 1.
What are the main armaments of the Olifant 1 and T-72?
The Olifant 1 is armed with 1 L7A3 105mm rifled barrel gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.