T-72 vs T-90
| 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 |
| Russian main battle tank, entering service in 1992, is built by the Malyshev HMB Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Main Battle Tank |
| Type | Medium Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer | Malyshev HMB Plant |
| Number produced | 4,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.5 million |
| Combat weight | 44.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.73 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.59 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.23 m â—‰ |
| 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 | 48.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Length | 9.63 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.78 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.22 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-92S2F |
| Main armament | 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7mm Kord Heavy machine gun |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 60 km/h compared to the T-72's 60 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 has a longer operational range at 550 km compared to the T-72's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 is heavier at 48.0 tons combat weight compared to the T-72's 44.5 tons.
Which is larger, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-72 is longer at 9.73 meters compared to the T-90's 9.63 meters.
How many crew members do the T-72 and T-90 require?
The T-72 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) compared to the T-90's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-90 is more expensive at approximately $4.5 million per unit compared to the T-72 at $2.0 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-72 or T-90?
The T-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 25,000 units compared to 4,000 units of the T-90.
What are the main armaments of the T-72 and T-90?
The T-72 is armed with 125 mm 2A46M-5 smoothbore gun while the T-90 carries 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore gun as its main armament.