T-72 vs TAM
The T-72 and the TAM are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Thyssen-Henschel respectively. The T-72 weighs 44.5 tons vs 30.0 tons for the TAM. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 75 km/h for the TAM. Operational range is 500 km for the T-72 vs 550 km for the TAM. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the TAM carries a 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun. The T-72 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 200 for the TAM.
| 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 |
| Argentine light tank, over 200 built, based on the German Marder infantry fighting vehicle chassis. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Light Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Thyssen-Henschel |
| Number produced | 200 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 | 30.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.23 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.12 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.42 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 4 |
| Engine | MTU-MB 833 Ka-500 V-6 Diesel Engine with 720 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 2 MG3 7.62mm machine guns (6000 rounds) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-72 or TAM?
The TAM is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or TAM?
The TAM has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or TAM?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the TAM's 30.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or TAM?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the TAM's 8.23 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and TAM require?
The TAM 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 TAM?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 200 units of the TAM.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and TAM?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the TAM carries 1 Rheinmetall LTA2 105mm rifled barrel (50 shells) gun as its main armament.