T-72BZ
T-72BZ
The T-72S (2013 standard) or T-72BZ is an extensive upgrade to the T-72S tank model intended for the export market. The 46-ton T-72S is powered by a V-92S2 diesel engine developing 1,000-hp of power which enables a top speed of 65 kph on-road and 35-45 kph off-road. The driver is equipped with a TPDK-1 night vision device, the commander with a PNK-4 day/night vision sight and the gunner utilizes a thermal camera. Standard equipment includes GPK-59 GLONASS satellite navigation system, PKUZ-1A collective NBC protection system, universal ERA armor protection against ADPS/HEAT rounds, laser rangefinder and Shtora-1 smoke grenade launching system. The weapon system is based on the 2A46M 125mm two-axis stabilized cannon with 9K119 Refleks anti-tank missile and a 12.7mm anti-aircraft machine gun as well as a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun. The first T-72S export model was introduced in the 1980s and the current standard was unveiled at the Russian Arms Expo (RAE) exhibition in September 2013. At the Russian Arms Expo (RAE) exhibition in September 2013 UralVagonZavod introduced two upgraded versions of the T-72 tank one equipped with a dozer blade and turret shield for military operations in urban terrain (MOUT) and another equipped with additional ERA armor and Arena-E active defense system. The Arena-E equipped T-72 is intended to survive attacks using rocket propelled grenades (RPGs), anti-tank guided-missiles and artillery shells.
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