T-72 vs T-80
The T-72 and the T-80 are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Malyshev HMB Plant and Malyshev HMB Plant respectively. The T-72 weighs 44.5 tons vs 46.0 tons for the T-80. Top speed is 60 km/h for the T-72 vs 70 km/h for the T-80. Operational range is 500 km for the T-72 vs 415 km for the T-80. The T-72 is armed with a 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun, while the T-80 carries a 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun. The T-72 has been produced in 25,000 units vs 5,500 for the T-80. Unit cost is $2M for the T-72 vs $2.5M for the T-80. The T-72 entered service 3 years before the T-80 (1973 vs 1976).
| Ex-USSR main battle tank, entering service in 1973, with approximately 25,000 units built. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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 |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h ◉ |
| 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 | 46.0 tons ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 70 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 415 km ◉ |
| Length | 9.65 m ◉ |
| Width | 3.60 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.20 m ◉ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | GTD-1250 turbine |
| Main armament | 125 mm 2A46M-1 gun |
| Secondary weapon | 7.62 mm PKT coax MG |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.