T-14 Armata vs T-72
The T-14 Armata and the T-72 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Uralvagonzavod and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The T-14 Armata weighs 55.0 tons vs 44.5 tons for the T-72. Top speed is 90 km/h for the T-14 Armata vs 60 km/h for the T-72. Operational range is 500 km for the T-14 Armata vs 500 km for the T-72. The T-14 Armata is armed with a 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon, while the T-72 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun. Unit cost is $4.5M for the T-14 Armata vs $2M for the T-72. The T-72 entered service 51 years before the T-14 Armata (1973 vs 2024).
| Russian main battle tank, service entry slated for 2024, manufactured by Uralvagonzavod. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main battle tank |
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 25,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2 million |
| Combat weight | 55.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | 12N360 Twin Turbo Diesel 1,100 kW (1,500 hp) |
| Main armament | 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm Kord machine gun (6P49) |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) |
| Engine | V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-14 Armata or T-72?
The T-14 Armata is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-14 Armata or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-14 Armata's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-14 Armata or T-72?
The T-14 Armata is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-14 Armata or T-72?
The T-14 Armata is longer at 10.70 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the T-14 Armata and T-72 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the T-14 Armata's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the T-14 Armata or T-72?
The T-14 Armata is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
What are the main armaments of the T-14 Armata and T-72?
The T-14 Armata is armed with 2A82-1M 125 mm smoothbore cannon while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.