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T-72 vs T-90

T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72
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🇷🇺 T-90
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Specifications
T-72 T-90
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇷🇺 Russia
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 25,000 units 4,000 units
Estimated unit price $2 million $4.5 million
Combat weight 44.5 tons 48.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 60 km/h
Operational range 500 km 550 km
Length 9.73 m 9.63 m
Width 3.59 m 3.78 m
Height 2.23 m 2.22 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 3
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Armament & Powertrain
T-72 T-90
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun
Engine V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) V-92S2F
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and T-90 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the T-90.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and T-90?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.