T-72 vs Type 100
The T-72 and the Type 100 are both Main Battle Tanks. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 80 km/h for the Type 100. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the Type 100 carries a Autoloaded 105mm main gun. The T-72 entered service 52 years before the Type 100 (1973 vs 2025).
| 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 |
| The Type 100 (ZTZ-100) is a Chinese main battle tank introduced in 2019, primarily serving as a high-mobility armored platform distinguished by its integrated active protection system. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | -- |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| Length | 9.73 m |
| Width | 3.59 m |
| Height | 2.23 m |
| 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 | 0.0 tons |
| Maximum speed | 80 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | -- m |
| Width | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Hybrid diesel-electric, 1,500 hp |
| Main armament | Autoloaded 105mm main gun |
| Secondary weapon | QJY-201 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-72 or Type 100?
The Type 100 is faster with a maximum road speed of 80 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Type 100?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 100's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Type 100?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 100's 0.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Type 100?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Type 100's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Type 100 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the Type 100's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Type 100?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 100 carries Autoloaded 105mm main gun as its main armament.