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STRV-103 "S" vs T-72

STRV-103 "S" vs T-72 at a glance — weight 42,500 vs 44,500 kg, top speed 50 vs 60 km/h, range 390 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs 3 (commander, gunner, driver).

STRV-103 "S" main battle tank side profile drawing
🇸🇪 STRV-103 "S"Full specs
T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72Full specs
Specifications
STRV-103 "S" T-72
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Bofors Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 260 units 25,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.4 million $2 million
Combat weight 42.5 tons 44.5 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 390 km 500 km
Length 8.99 m 9.73 m
Width 3.63 m 3.59 m
Height 2.14 m 2.23 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, gunner, driver)
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Armament & Powertrain
STRV-103 "S" T-72
Main armament 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 3 7.62mm machine guns (2750 rounds) 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 490 hp V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW)
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STRV-103 "S" side profile drawing STRV-103 "S" Specs, operators & history →
Former operators · 260 built
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the STRV-103 "S" or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the STRV-103 "S" or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 390 km.
Which is heavier, the STRV-103 "S" or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 42.5 tons.
Which is larger, the STRV-103 "S" or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the STRV-103 "S"'s 8.99 meters.
How many crew members do the STRV-103 "S" and T-72 require?
Both the STRV-103 "S" and T-72 require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the STRV-103 "S" or T-72?
The T-72 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the STRV-103 "S" at $0.4 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the STRV-103 "S" or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 260 units of the STRV-103 "S".
What are the main armaments of the STRV-103 "S" and T-72?
The STRV-103 "S" is armed with 1 L74 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.