PT-91 Twardy vs T-72
| 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 |
| 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 | 48.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 650 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 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 PT-91 Twardy or T-72?
The PT-91 Twardy is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the PT-91 Twardy or T-72?
The PT-91 Twardy has a longer operational range at 650 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the PT-91 Twardy or T-72?
The PT-91 Twardy is heavier at 48.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the PT-91 Twardy or T-72?
The PT-91 Twardy is longer at 10.00 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the PT-91 Twardy and T-72 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the PT-91 Twardy's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the PT-91 Twardy or T-72?
The T-72 is more expensive at approximately $2.0 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-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 285 units of the PT-91 Twardy.
What are the main armaments of the PT-91 Twardy and T-72?
The PT-91 Twardy is armed with 1 × ZTS 2A46MS 125 mm gun (42 rounds) while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.