Is T-62 A good tank?
The T-62 is a good looking tank, with a wide footprint but not as tall and easy to spot as the M-60. It carries fewer rounds for its cannon, has shorter range, and is much less comfortable for the crew, which reduces performance and readiness.
How much does a T-62 tank cost?
| T-62 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod |
| Unit cost | US$300,000 (export price to Egypt, 1972) |
| Produced | 1961–1975 (USSR) ~1980s (North Korea) |
| No. built | More than 22,700 |
How much does a t72 cost?
| T-72 | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Uralvagonzavod,Heavy Vehicles Factory. |
| Unit cost | US$0.5–1.2 million in 1994–1996, 30,962,000–61,924,000 rubles (US$1–2 million) in 2009, US $0.5 million in 2011 |
| Produced | 1968–present |
| No. built | approx. 25,000 |
How good is the t72?
Impressive. Key point: The T-72 was a good tank and has been continuously upgraded. At least 25,000 T-72s have been built, making it the second-most prolific post-World War II tank, coming in behind only the ubiquitous T-54/T-55.
Can a civilian buy a M1 Abrams?
M1 Assault Breacher Vehicle Or something like that. Yeah, no civilian can own or operate one of these and the American government doesn’t even want you to give them a number of what you’ll pay.
Is T-72 obsolete?
That the T-72 is still in service today — and still being used by about 45 countries, including Russia — speaks to the longevity of this vehicle. The T-72 began life as a cheaper alternative to the disastrous T-64, a sophisticated mid-1960s tank that proved to be over-complicated and unreliable.
