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2017-07-28 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Not mentioned in the article is that all upgraded T-72B2 and up have thermal imaging fire control systems.
[DefenceBlog] Russia’s Ministry of Defence has received into service a new batch of the improved T-72B3 main battle tanks.

That was reported by Russian tank manufacturer UralVagonZavod (UVZ) .

According to the UVZ,the Russian Army has received the next batch of upgraded T-72B3 main battle tanks (MBTs) with additional armor protection.

Modernization of the T-72B to the T-72B3 began in 2010 and this process also includes improving the tank’s firepower by installing a new fire control system; overhauling each of these old tanks and replacing their outdated engines.

The new version of T-72B3 is fitted with armour plates on each side at the front of the hull and wire cage armour at the rear part to increase protection of the engine compartment against RPG (Rocket-Propelled Grenade) threats. The developers took into account the experience of fighting in Ukraine, Georgia and Syria.

According to armyrecognition.com, the armour of the turret is also upgraded with a new armour package including new generation of ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour) mounted on each side of the turret, while the rear part of the turret is fitted with wire cage armour similar to the system used to protect the rear part of the hull.

Posted by badanov 2017-07-28 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ] Top

#1 ...And I'm sure the new T-14s will be just pouring off the assembly line any second now...

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2017-07-28 05:01|| 2017-07-28 05:01|| Front Page Top

#2 The T-73 is still a good tank, especially against 3 world armies.

Against western tanks.... no so much.

Posted by DarthVader 2017-07-28 09:02|| 2017-07-28 09:02|| Front Page Top

#3 Unlikely to happen in a conflict that means something to the Russians.

Posted by gorb 2017-07-28 09:20|| 2017-07-28 09:20|| Front Page Top

#4 The new ERA tank armor ( Kontakt-5 ) on the T-73B3 is also effective against sabot rounds supposedly -- not just shaped charges. Learn something interesting on the 'Burg.

Posted by magpie 2017-07-28 18:01|| 2017-07-28 18:01|| Front Page Top

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