T-72 vs T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer
The T-72 and the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Pacific Car and Foundry Company respectively. The T-72 weighs 44.5 tons vs 86.0 tons for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 13 km/h for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. Operational range is 500 km for the T-72 vs 130 km for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries a 1 antichar 105mm gun. The T-72 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 5 for the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
| 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 |
| American tank destroyer, only five were built, featured extremely heavy armor and two pairs of tracks. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Tank Destroyer |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Car and Foundry Company |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 86.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 13 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 130 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.30 m â—‰ |
| Width | 4.39 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.84 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | Ford V8 Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 1 antichar 105mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun |
Performance Radar Chart
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-72 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 13 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer's 130 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is heavier at 86.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer is longer at 11.30 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer require?
The T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer 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-72 or T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 5 units of the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the T28 Heavy Tank Destroyer carries 1 antichar 105mm gun as its main armament.