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The KMDB developed a number of upgrade packages for the T-72 tank including T-72AG,
T-72MP and T-72-120.
The T-72AG was developed by using some key components of the T-84
and T-80UD MBTs.
The T-72MP was developed in cooperation with the French Sagem company and the
PSP Bohemia company of the Czech Republic. The tank was fitted with the French Sagem SAVAN15 fire-control system.
The T-72-120 was fitted with a 120 mm smoothbore gun to fire NATO standard ammunition
and a bustle-mounted automatic loader.
All three upgrade packages envisaged identical enhancements of the mobility (installation of a 1,000
hp or 1,200 hp diesel engine) and protection (installation of explosive reactive armour array and other
defensive aids).
The upgrade packages made it possible to considerably increase the T-72 COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS.
COMBAT CHARACTERISTICS
| Year of manufacture of the first vehicle |
1996 |
| Weight |
45.5 t |
| Crew |
3 |
| Overall dimensions: |
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| - length |
9,648 mm |
| - width |
3,620 mm |
| - height |
2,704 mm |
| Armament: |
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| - main gun |
125 mm |
| - coaxial machine gun |
7.62 mm |
| - anti-aircraft machine gun |
12.7 mm |
| Engine power output |
1,200 hp |
| Maximum road speed |
65 km/h |
| Cruising range |
500 km |
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T-72 Tank Upgrade
T-72AG battle tank
T-72-120 battle tank
T-72MP battle tank
Three-view general arrangement drawing of the T-72MP battle tank
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