Very Powerful Russian Main Battle Tank #shorts

The T-72 Ural main battle tank was developed as a cheaper and more reliable, however less capable alternative to the T-64. It is a product of a traditional Soviet design philosophy. The T-72 is protected by composite armor. Some sources claim that front armor of the T-72 is equivalent to 410 mm of Rolled Homogenous Armor (RHA). At the time of its introduction from arc of the T-72 could withstand any 105 mm munitions at ranges greater than 500 m. Mind though that contemporary Western tanks were armed with 105 mm guns.

This main battle tank is completed with a 125 mm smoothbore gun. This gun fired rounds at a much higher muzzle velocity than Western 105 mm rifled guns. The gun is fitted with new carousel-type autoloader. By Western standards this tank had poor night vision capability, which was a serious drawback. Vehicle has a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver. The T-72 is powered by a V-46 diesel engine, developing 780 horsepower. It has improved suspension over its predecessor.