How far can a T-72 shoot?

The medium T-72 tank is a battle tracked vehicle with high cross-country manoeuverability. It is designed to destroy tanks and other armoured targets or enemy troops. It is equipped with a 125 mm cannon with a smooth barrel having the range of fire of 4,500 meters.

How does T-72 Work?

The T-72 Main Battle Tank was a more sophisticated version of the earlier T-64. It was powered by a 12-cylinder engine capable of burning a variety of fuels. The heavily armored T-72 Main Battle Tank was the workhorse of Soviet tanks until the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Does Russia still use T-72?

The Soviets made over 17,000 T-72s, and after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Russians continued manufacturing it until they had an estimated 9,000 of them with 2,000 in service by 2020 and the rest in storage.

How many shells does 72 carry?

45 rounds
T-72S main battle tank armament The T-72S carries 45 rounds of 125mm ammunition, 22 rounds of which are carried on an automatic loading carousel. The gun fires separate loading armour-piercing discarding sabot rounds (APDS), high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) rounds and high-explosive fragmentation (HE-FRAG) projectiles.

Can T-72 fire on the move?

This fire control system is similar in performance to that of the early 1970s generation of Western tanks such as the M-60A1 RISE, Leopard-1 A3, Chieftain Mk. 5 or AMX-30. It is poorly suited to firing on the move because of the complexities of manual data input and inherent limits in the gun stabilization system.

How many T-72 tanks does the US have?

The T-72 was a development of the T-64, which was troubled by high costs and its reliance on immature developmental technology. About 25,000 T-72 tanks have been built, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades.

How many T-72 tanks does Germany have?

East Germany – 35 T-72 (from USSR), 219 T-72 (from Poland and Czechoslovakia), 31 T-72M (from USSR), 162 T-72M (from Poland and Czechoslovakia) and 136 T-72M1. 75 T-72s were fitted with additional hull armour. Passed on to the unified German state.

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