Designed for mechanized infantry and tank units. Owing to powerful armament and advanced equipment, it is capable to engage tanks and other armored vehicles, anti-tank and artillery means. Reliable armor provides the opportunity of fulfilling combat missions in intensive fire exposure environment. Particular features of the tank are – light weight and small dimensions, low profile and dynamic protection set. T-72A tank structure provides the possibility to modernize the vehicle so as to increase its combat and operational characteristics.
Technical specifications
Weight, t
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41,5
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Engine
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multifuel diesel V–46–6
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Power, h.p.
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780
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Maximum speed, km/h
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60
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Fuel distance, km
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460 – 650
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Armor
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projectile-proof combined
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Armament:
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125 mm 2A46M smoothbore gun, 12.7 mm anti-aircraft machine-gun NSVT, 7.62 mm PKT machine-gun
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Ammunition reserve:
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44 rounds, 300 — 12.7 mm cartridges and 2000 — 7.62 mm cartridges
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Rate of fire, rpm
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8
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Loading
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automatic and manual
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Stabilizer
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2E28M bi-planar stabilizer
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Crew, persons
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3 |
