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The T-72 is a Soviet-designed main battle tank that entered production in 1973. It replaced the T-54/55 series as the workhorse of Soviet tank forces (while the T-64 and T-80 served as the Soviet high-technology tanks).
T-80 (Object 219) at Patriot Park. First production model. The T-80 has some features of both the T-64 and T-72, and other features unique to itself. In general, the offensive capabilities of the T-80 are similar to the T-64A, but it is faster thanks to the GTD-1000T 1,000 hp (746 kW) multi-fuel gas turbine engine.
The T-72 is a family of Soviet main battle tanks that entered production in 1973. [8] The T-72 was a development based on the T-64 using thought and design of the previous Object 167M. [9] [10] About 25,000 T-72 tanks have been built, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades.
The T-80 is a main battle tank (MBT) [11] that was designed and manufactured in the former Soviet Union and manufactured in Russia. The T-80 is based on the T-64, while incorporating features from the later T-72 and changing the engine to a gas turbine. When it entered service in 1976, it was the first production tank to be powered solely by ...
A development of the T-72M1. The PT-91 Twardy is an improved variant of the Soviet T-72. Production for Poland was completed in 2002. A total of 233 tanks were delivered. Malaysia ordered 48 PT-91M Pendekar which were delivered in 2007–2009. 2016 Poland — The PT-16 is a further development of PT-91 Twardy. Claimed proposed upgrades include ...
The resulting tank had a hull (chassis) similar to the T-72 or T-80 while having a welded turret like most Western tanks. The aim was to create a tank that could defeat the Soviet T-80 and approach the capabilities of the German Leopard 2. The Type 90 was the first Chinese tank to incorporate the modular design concept for its armor.
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The local assembly of the T-72 started in Taji in early 1989 as suggested by Iraqi officials. [3] A number of Iraqi officials such as Lt. General Amer Rashid however did not like the idea of being dependent on knockdown kits supplied by another country and pushed for the complete production of the T-72M1 tank instead.