PT-91 Twardy vs T-64
The PT-91 Twardy and the T-64 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by ZMIS and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The PT-91 Twardy weighs 48.5 tons vs 38.0 tons for the T-64. Top speed is 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy vs 70 km/h for the T-64. Operational range is 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy vs 500 km for the T-64. The PT-91 Twardy is armed with a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds), while the T-64 carries a 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun. The PT-91 Twardy has been produced in 285 units vs 13,000 for the T-64. The T-64 entered service 29 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1966 vs 1995).
| 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 |
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 500 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.22 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.17 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PT-91 Twardy or T-64?
The T-64 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PT-91 Twardy or T-64?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-64's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the PT-91 Twardy or T-64?
The PT-91 Twardy is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the PT-91 Twardy or T-64?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the PT-91 Twardy and T-64 require?
The T-64 requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PT-91 Twardy or T-64?
The T-64 has been produced in greater numbers with 13,000 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the PT-91 Twardy and T-64?
The PT-91 Twardy is armed with 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) while the T-64 carries 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.