Oplot T-84U vs T-72
The Oplot T-84U and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The Oplot T-84U weighs 48.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 75 km/h for the Oplot T-84U vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 540 km for the Oplot T-84U vs 500 km for the T-72. The Oplot T-84U is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. Unit cost is $5M for the Oplot T-84U vs $2M for the T-72.
| Ukrainian main battle tank, manufactured by the Malyshev HMB Plant, lacking confirmed service or production numbers. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $5 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 | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 540 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.72 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.56 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) |
| 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 Oplot T-84U or T-72?
The Oplot T-84U is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Oplot T-84U or T-72?
The Oplot T-84U has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Oplot T-84U or T-72?
The Oplot T-84U is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Oplot T-84U or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Oplot T-84U's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the Oplot T-84U and T-72 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the Oplot T-84U's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Oplot T-84U or T-72?
The Oplot T-84U is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the Oplot T-84U and T-72?
The Oplot T-84U is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.