The devastating war machine, pictured being tested, is an upgrade of the T-72 Soviet tanks that first entered production in 1971 and were first used in the Iraq-Iran conflict and the Chechen wars in the mid 90s
Daily Mail: Inside a Russian tank factory: Fascinating photographs show the construction and testing of the deadly 45-ton T-72B3 battle tank used in Syria
* The devastating war machine is a recent upgrade of the T-72 Soviet tanks that first entered production in 1971
* The third generation of the tank has had a number of upgrades making it more suitable for modern warfare
* Production of the deadly vehicle takes place in the plant at Uralvagonzavod, in the Russian city of Nizhny Tagil
These fascinating photographs show the construction and testing of the deadly 45-ton T-72B3 battle tank used in Syria.
The devastating war machine is an upgrade of the T-72 Soviet tanks that first entered production in 1971 and were first used in the Iraq-Iran conflict and the Chechen wars in the mid-90s.
The third generation of the tank has a number of upgrades making it more suitable for modern warfare, such as a new engine, new gunners sight and completely revamped fire control system.
New versions of the tank were first delivered to the Russian Army in 2013, and other versions have also been seen in 2016 and 2017.
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WNU Editor: A fascinating collection of photographs.
2 comments:
I'm not sure we can still call it T-72.
The anti-tank weapons used these days have spawned a very different appearing T-72. The responses to these weapons are very interesting and surprising I think, in the speed and effectiveness of the response to danger from them.
Great post, boss.
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