T-72 vs T29 Super Heavy Tank
The T-72 and the T29 Super Heavy Tank are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and U.S Army Ordnance respectively. The T-72 weighs 44.5 tons vs 64.0 tons for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 32 km/h for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. Operational range is 500 km for the T-72 vs 160 km for the T29 Super Heavy Tank. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the T29 Super Heavy Tank carries a 1 T5E2 105mm gun.
| 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 heavy tank, never entered service, designed to counter heavily armored German tanks during World War II. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | U.S Army Ordnance |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 64.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 32 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 160 km â—‰ |
| Length | 11.57 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.80 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 6 |
| Engine | Ford V12 GAC Diesel Engine with 650 hp |
| Main armament | 1 T5E2 105mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 M2 12.7mm coaxial machine guns |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-72 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T29 Super Heavy Tank's 32 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T29 Super Heavy Tank's 160 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank is heavier at 64.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank is longer at 11.57 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and T29 Super Heavy Tank require?
The T29 Super Heavy Tank requires a larger crew of 6 compared to the T-72's 3 (commander, gunner, driver) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and T29 Super Heavy Tank?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the T29 Super Heavy Tank carries 1 T5E2 105mm gun as its main armament.