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T-72
The T-72 is a family of Soviet main battle tanks that entered production in 1973. The T-72 was a development based on the T-64 using thought and design of the previous Object 167M. About 25,000 T-72 tanks have been built, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades. It has been widely exported and has seen service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts. The Russian T-90 introduced in 1992 and the Chinese Type 99 are further developments of the T-72. Production and development of various modernized T-72 models continues today. Development Development from the T-64 The T-72 was a product of a rivalry between two design teams: Morozov KB led by Alexander Morozov in Kharkiv and Uralvagon KB was led by Leonid Kartsev in Nizhny Tagil. To improve on the T-62, two designs based on the tank were tested in 1964: Nizhny Tagil's Object 167 (T-62B) and Kharkiv's Object 434. Ob. 434 was a technically ambitious prototype. Under the direction of Morozov in Khar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
T-72 Operators And Variants
The T-72 is a Soviet Union, Soviet-designed main battle tank that entered production in 1973. It replaced the T-54/55 series as the workhorse of Soviet tank forces (while the T-64 and T-80 served as the Soviet high-technology tanks). In front-line Russian service, T-72s are being upgraded or augmented by the T-90, itself a modernized version of the T-72B. The T-72 has been exported and produced in many countries. Operators Current operators * – 325 T-72M1/M1M as of 2023. * – 50 T-72M1 as of 2023. * – 390 T-72A, T-72B as of 2023. * – 404 T-72A, T-72AV, T-72B, and T-72SIM2 as of 2023. * – 477 T-72B and 20 T-72B3 mod. 2016 as of 2023. Various T-72 modifications in reserve. * – 90 T-72M1/M in service as of 2025.IISS 2025 * – 1 operated by the 4 Intelligence Company. * – 74 M-84, M-84A4 Sniper, which is an improved variant of the T-72M, as of 2025 awaiting replacement with the Leopard 2, Leopard 2A8 while 30 M-84A4 will be donated to Ukraine.International Insti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
