T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran vs T-72
| Soviet tank, manufactured from 1961, saw production of over 6,000 units and export to numerous nations. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 6,142 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
| 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 | 40.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 50 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 450 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.30 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.39 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | V-55-5 V-12 Diesel Engine with 580 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKT 7.62mm coaxial machine gun (2500 rounds) |
| 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 |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or T-72?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 50 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 450 km.
Which is heavier, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 40.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran's 9.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and T-72 require?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 6,142 units of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran.
What are the main armaments of the T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran and T-72?
The T-62 / TR-580 / Tiran is armed with 1 2A20 Sheksna 115mm smoothbore barrel (40 shells) gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.