PT-91 Twardy vs T-90
The PT-91 Twardy and the T-90 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by ZMIS and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The PT-91 Twardy weighs 48.5 tons vs 48.0 tons for the T-90. Top speed is 70 km/h for the PT-91 Twardy vs 60 km/h for the T-90. Operational range is 650 km for the PT-91 Twardy vs 550 km for the T-90. The PT-91 Twardy is armed with a 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds), while the T-90 carries a 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun. The PT-91 Twardy has been produced in 285 units vs 4,000 for the T-90. Unit cost is $0.37M for the PT-91 Twardy vs $4.5M for the T-90. The T-90 entered service 3 years before the PT-91 Twardy (1992 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 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 | 48.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 550 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.63 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.78 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.22 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the PT-91 Twardy or T-90?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-90's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PT-91 Twardy or T-90?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-90's 550 km.
Which is heavier, the PT-91 Twardy or T-90?
The PT-91 Twardy is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-90's 48.0 tons.
Which is larger, the PT-91 Twardy or T-90?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the PT-91 Twardy and T-90 require?
Both the PT-91 Twardy and T-90 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the PT-91 Twardy or T-90?
The T-90 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the PT-91 Twardy at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the PT-91 Twardy or T-90?
The T-90 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,000 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the PT-91 Twardy and T-90?
The PT-91 Twardy is armed with 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.