T-64 vs T-72
| Soviet tank, entering service in 1966, was manufactured in approximately 13,000 units. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 13,000 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.22 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.17 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (driver, commander, gunner) |
| Engine | 5TDFM multi-fuel diesel engine 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 DShK 12.7mm machine gun |
| 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-64 or T-72?
The T-64 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 T-64 or T-72?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-64's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-64 or T-72?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the T-64's 38.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-64 or T-72?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the T-64's 9.22 meters.
How many crew members do the T-64 and T-72 require?
The T-64 requires a larger crew of 3 (driver, commander, gunner) compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-64 or T-72?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 13,000 units of the T-64.
What are the main armaments of the T-64 and T-72?
The T-64 is armed with 1 2A46 125mm smoothbore barrel gun while the T-72 carries 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun as its main armament.