Why the T-72 Tank Is the Backbone of the Russian Army

Anyway, before we move further, let’s take a look at the general characteristics of this tank. The T-72 is a Soviet main combat tank family that was introduced in 1969. It evolved from the T-64, which was hampered by excessive expenditures and a reliance on immature developmental technologies. This tank has numerous design traits in common with other Soviet origin. However, some of them are considered as deficiencies when compared to NATO tanks. The T-72 is extremely lightweight, at forty-one tonnes, and very small compared to Western main battle tanks. It has a capacity to load a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. Moreover, about 25,000 of the T-72 tanks have been manufactured, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades. This tank was considered as a second-generation main battle tank which has been in service to several countries during conflicts. Around 2,000 of the T-72 versions are still currently operated by Russia while many more are in storage. Subscribe Now :