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T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran

T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 main battle tank side profile drawing
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T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced 16,532 units 6,142 units
Estimated unit price $0.2 million $0.3 million
Combat weight 36.5 tons 40.0 tons
Maximum speed 50 km/h 50 km/h
Operational range 400 km 450 km
Length 9.00 m 9.00 m
Width 3.27 m 3.30 m
Height 2.40 m 2.39 m
Crew 4 4
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran
Main armament 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun (200 rounds) 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds)
Engine Diesel Engine with 690 hp V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp

Overview

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively.

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 weighs 36.5 tons vs 40.0 tons for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Top speed is 50 km/h for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 50 km/h for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Operational range is 400 km for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs 450 km for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with a 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun, while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries a 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun.

The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in 16,532 units vs 6,142 for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. Unit cost is $0.2M for the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 vs $0.3M for the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran. The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 entered service 13 years before the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran (1948 vs 1961).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is faster with a maximum road speed of 50 km/h compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran has a longer operational range at 450 km compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 400 km.
Which is heavier, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is heavier at 40.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 36.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is longer at 9.00 meters compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require?
Both the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran require a crew of 4.
Which is more expensive, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is more expensive at approximately $0.3 million per unit compared to the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 or T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 has been produced in greater numbers with 16,532 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 and T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran?
The T-54 / T-55 / TM-800 is armed with 1 D-10T2S 100mm rifled barrel (34 shells) gun while the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran carries 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun as its main armament.