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T-84 Oplot vs PT-91 Twardy

T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇦 T-84 Oplot
PT-91 Twardy main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PT-91 Twardy
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Specifications
T-84 Oplot PT-91 Twardy
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant ZMIS
Number produced 76 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $0.4 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 540 km 650 km
Length 9.72 m 10.00 m
Width 3.56 m 3.70 m
Height 2.28 m 2.60 m
Crew 3 3
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-84 Oplot PT-91 Twardy
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds)
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW)

Overview

The T-84 Oplot and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and ZMIS respectively.

The T-84 Oplot weighs 48.0 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 75 km/h for the T-84 Oplot vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 540 km for the T-84 Oplot vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The T-84 Oplot is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).

The T-84 Oplot has been produced in 76 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. Unit cost is $5M for the T-84 Oplot vs $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy. The PT-91 Twardy entered service 4 years before the T-84 Oplot (1995 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-84 Oplot or PT-91 Twardy?
The T-84 Oplot is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-84 Oplot or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-84 Oplot's 540 km.
Which is heavier, the T-84 Oplot or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-84 Oplot's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-84 Oplot or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the T-84 Oplot's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the T-84 Oplot and PT-91 Twardy require?
Both the T-84 Oplot and PT-91 Twardy require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the T-84 Oplot or PT-91 Twardy?
The T-84 Oplot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-84 Oplot or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has been produced in greater numbers with 285 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the T-84 Oplot and PT-91 Twardy?
The T-84 Oplot is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.