| Name: | T-72 | Leopard 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type: | Main battle tank | Main battle tank |
| Origin: | Russia | Germany |
| Produced: | 1973 | 1979 |
| Unit cost: | 1–2 million $ (2009) | 5.74 million $ (2A6) |
| More: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
T-72 and Leopard 2
Specifications
| Main armament: | 125 mm 2A46M/2A46M-5 smoothbore gun | 120 mm Rheinmetall L55 smoothbore gun |
| Engine: | V-12 diesel | MTU-12-cylinder-Diesel engine MB 873-Ka 501 |
| Speed: | 60 km/h (37 mph) | 72 km/h (45 mph) |
| Weight: | 41.5 tonnes | 55.15 - 62.5 tones |
| Crew: | 3 | 4 |
Caliber
Speed
Weight
Dimensions
| Length: | 9.53 m | 9.97 m |
| Width: | 3.59 m | 3.75 m |
| Height: | 2.23 m | 3.0 m |
Images
T-72
Leopard 2
