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M-84 vs PT-91 Twardy

M-84 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇸 M-84
PT-91 Twardy main battle tank side profile drawing
🇵🇱 PT-91 Twardy
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Specifications
M-84 PT-91 Twardy
Origin country 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Đuro Đaković ZMIS
Number produced 452 units 285 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $0.4 million
Combat weight 41.5 tons 48.5 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 450 km 650 km
Length 9.50 m 10.00 m
Width 3.60 m 3.70 m
Height 2.20 m 2.60 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M-84 PT-91 Twardy
Main armament 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 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 M-84 and the PT-91 Twardy are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Đuro Đaković and ZMIS respectively.

The M-84 weighs 41.5 tons vs 48.5 tons for the PT-91 Twardy. Top speed is 70 km/h for the M-84 vs 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy. Operational range is 450 km for the M-84 vs 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy. The M-84 is armed with a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun, while the PT-91 Twardy carries a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds).

The M-84 has been produced in 452 units vs 285 for the PT-91 Twardy. The M-84 entered service 11 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1984 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-84 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M-84's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-84 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the M-84's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the M-84 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the M-84's 41.5 tons.
Which is larger, the M-84 or PT-91 Twardy?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the M-84's 9.50 meters.
How many crew members do the M-84 and PT-91 Twardy require?
Both the M-84 and PT-91 Twardy require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-84 or PT-91 Twardy?
The M-84 has been produced in greater numbers with 452 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the M-84 and PT-91 Twardy?
The M-84 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel (42 shells) gun while the PT-91 Twardy carries 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) as its main armament.