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T-84 Oplot vs T-72

T-84 Oplot vs T-72 at a glance — weight 48,000 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 75 vs 60 km/h, range 540 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

T-84 Oplot main battle tank side profile drawing
🇺🇦 T-84 OplotFull specs
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72Full specs
Specifications
T-84 Oplot T-72
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 76 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $2 million
Combat weight 48.0 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 75 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 540 km 500 km
Length 9.72 m 9.73 m
Width 3.56 m 3.59 m
Height 2.28 m 2.23 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
T-84 Oplot T-72
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (450 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 1200 - 1500 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-84 Oplot or T-72?
The T-84 Oplot 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 T-84 Oplot or T-72?
The T-84 Oplot has a longer operational range at 540 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-84 Oplot or T-72?
The T-84 Oplot is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-84 Oplot or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the T-84 Oplot's 9.72 meters.
How many crew members do the T-84 Oplot and T-72 require?
Both the T-84 Oplot and T-72 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the T-84 Oplot or T-72?
The T-84 Oplot is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-84 Oplot or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 76 units of the T-84 Oplot.
What are the main armaments of the T-84 Oplot and T-72?
The T-84 Oplot 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.