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T-72 vs Type 85

T-72 vs Type 85 at a glance — weight 44,500 vs 41,000 kg, top speed 60 vs 57 km/h, range 500 vs 700 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) vs 4.

T-72 main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
T-72 Type 85
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Medium Main Battle Tank Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Malyshev HMB Plant Norinco
Number produced 25,000 units 200 units
Estimated unit price $2 million $-- million
Combat weight 44.5 tons 41.0 tons
Maximum speed 60 km/h 57 km/h
Operational range 500 km 700 km
Length 9.73 m 9.99 m
Width 3.59 m 3.45 m
Height 2.23 m 2.30 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) 4
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Armament & Powertrain
T-72 Type 85
Main armament 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm PKT coax. machine gun 1 NSV 12.7mm machine gun
Engine V-92S2F (T-72B3 & T-72B3M) 1,130 hp (840 kW) Diesel Engine with 730 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-72 or Type 85?
The T-72 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the Type 85's 57 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or Type 85?
The Type 85 has a longer operational range at 700 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or Type 85?
The T-72 is heavier at 44.5 tons combat weight compared to the Type 85's 41.0 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or Type 85?
The Type 85 is longer at 9.99 meters compared to the T-72's 9.73 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and Type 85 require?
The Type 85 requires a larger crew of 4, against 3 for the T-72.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or Type 85?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 200 units of the Type 85.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and Type 85?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the Type 85 carries 1 2A46M/ D-81TM 125mm smoothbore barrel gun as its main armament.