PT-91 Twardy vs T-54 / T-55 / TM-800
The PT-91 Twardy and the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by ZMIS and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The PT-91 Twardy weighs 48.5 tons vs 36.5 tons for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Top speed is 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy vs 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. Operational range is 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy vs 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800. The PT-91 Twardy is armed with a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds), while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun. The PT-91 Twardy has been produced in 285 units vs 16,532 for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800.
| Polish main battle tank, entering service in 1995, features ERAWA dynamic armour. | |
| Origin country | 🇵🇱 Poland |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | ZMIS |
| Number produced | 285 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| Ex-USSR tank, over 16,000 units built, manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 16,532 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 48.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 650 km ◉ |
| Length | 10.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.70 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.60 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | PZL-Wola S-1000R diesel 1,000 hp (750 kW) |
| Main armament | 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) |
| Secondary weapon | 1 × 7.62mm FN MAG coaxial general-purpose machine gun (2,000 rounds) |
| Combat weight | 36.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 400 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.00 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.27 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.40 m ◉ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 690 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PT-91 Twardy or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PT-91 Twardy or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the PT-91 Twardy or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The PT-91 Twardy is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the PT-91 Twardy or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the PT-91 Twardy and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 require?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PT-91 Twardy or T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the PT-91 Twardy and T-54 / T-55 / TM-800?
The PT-91 Twardy is armed with 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) while the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 carries 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun as its main armament.