T-72 vs T-80

T-72

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

Soviet main battle tank, entering service in 1976, was manufactured at the Malyshev HMB Plant.
Origin country	🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category	Main Battle Tank
Type	Medium Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer	Malyshev HMB Plant
Number produced	5,500 units
Estimated unit price	$2.5 million

Which is faster, the T-72 or T-80?

The T-80 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.

Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or T-80?

The T-72 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the T-80's 415 km.

Which is heavier, the T-72 or T-80?

The T-80 is heavier at 46.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.

Which is larger, the T-72 or T-80?

The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the T-80's 9.65 meters.

How many crew members do the T-72 and T-80 require?

The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the T-80's 3 crew members.

Which is more expensive, the T-72 or T-80?

The T-80 is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.

Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or T-80?

The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 5,500 units of the T-80.

What are the main armaments of the T-72 and T-80?

The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the T-80 carries 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun as its main armament.