T-72 M1

T-72 M1

CountrySoviet Union
TypeMain battle tank
Production25000 1973-2005

De T-72 is a family of Soviet main battle tanks that first entered production in 1971. About 20,000 T-72 tanks were built, The T-72A version introduced in 1979 is considered a second-generation main battle tank. It was widely exported and saw service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts. The T-72B3 version introduced in 2010 is considered a third-generation main battle tank.

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General Overview

Type Main Battle Tank (MBT)
Place of Origin Soviet Union (Russia, Ukraine)
Service History 1973–Present
Bemanning 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)
Designer Uralvagonzavod (UVZ)
Production Built Over 25,000 (Widely produced and exported)
Role Successor to T-55/62; less costly alternative to the T-64/T-80.

Technical Specifications (T-72 ‘Ural’ Base Model)

Weight (Mass) Approx. 41 tonnes (Relatively light for an MBT)
Main Armament 125 mm 2A46 smoothbore gun
Secondary Armament 7.62 mm coaxial MG, 12.7 mm Anti-Aircraft MG
Harnas Composite armor (Hull Front) and Cast steel (Turret)
Motor V-46 V-12 Diesel, 780 hp
Top Speed (Road) Up to 60 km/h (37 mph)
Power/Weight Ratio ~19.0 hp/tonne

Key Design Characteristics

Autoloader: The T-72 uses a carousel-type automatic loader, which allows the tank to operate with a crew of three by eliminating the human loader. This mechanism contributes to the tank’s low silhouette and small size.

Low Profile: The compact design provides a very small target, a hallmark of Soviet tank design philosophy. However, this sacrifices crew comfort and internal space.

Vulnerability: The design of the autoloader and the storage of ammunition in a carousel beneath the turret floor has historically been a significant vulnerability, sometimes leading to the turret being violently detached upon a critical hit (“jack-in-the-box” effect).


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