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T-72 vs Type 61

T-72 vs Type 61 at a glance — weight 44,500 vs 35,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 45 km/h, range 500 vs 200 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) vs 4.

T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇷🇺 T-72Full specs
Type 61 main battle tank side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Type 61Full specs
Specifications
T-72 Type 61
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Mitsubishi
Number produced 25,000 units 560 units
Estimated unit price $2 million $-- million
Combat weight 44.5 tons 35.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 45 km/h
Operational range 500 km 200 km
Length 9.73 m 8.19 m
Width 3.59 m 2.95 m
Height 2.23 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-72 Type 61
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun 1 Type 61 90mm gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) Mitsubishi Type 12 HM21 Turbo-Diesel with 600 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 61's 45 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Type 61's 200 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 61's 35.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the Type 61's 8.19 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Type 61 require?
The Type 61 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-72.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or Type 61?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 560 units of the Type 61.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Type 61?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 61 carries 1 Type 61 90mm gun as its main armament.