Syrian military lost in the battle of "Italian" T-72

During the fighting near Damascus, the government forces lost the T-72 tank, which was modernized at the end of the 90-s with the help of Italian specialists. Messenger of Mordovia.

A total of 122 were upgraded tank, which then entered service with the 105th tank brigade.

Unfortunately, in the course of the war of many years, a large number of such tanks were lost, and they are now a rarity in the Syrian troops. “These combat vehicles differ from the old versions in that they received modern gunmen’s sights, which are stabilized in two planes, equipped with a laser rangefinder and a second-generation thermal imager, and are associated with a digital ballistic computer,” the publication says.

With the help of this sight, the gunner can detect targets at a range of 5 thousand meters by day and 4 thousand meters at night.

An insignificant number of tanks equipped the commander with panoramic sights, which significantly improved the search characteristics of enemy targets.

In 2013, the Syrian craftsmen increased the protection of several T-72 Italian retrofits - anti-cumulative screens were mounted on them. However, under Damascus, this defense did not work, the tank was shot down by terrorists.

Comments

[svp67]

An insignificant number of tanks equipped the commander with panoramic sights, which significantly improved the search characteristics of enemy targets.

In the photo of the destroyed tank there is a "bucket" ... Well, any weapon is just a tool of war, the main thing is PEOPLE trained and motivated.

[vorobey]

Quote: svp67

An insignificant number of tanks equipped the commander with panoramic sights, which significantly improved the search characteristics of enemy targets.

In the photo of the destroyed tank there is a "bucket" ... Well, any weapon is just a tool of war, the main thing is PEOPLE trained and motivated.

And just one more confirmation that 1. tanks were burning, burning and will burn. regardless of the manufacturer. 2. Handicraft protection systems are inferior to the original factory ones.

And most importantly .. the same Bulletin of Mordovia previously claimed that the equipment of the 106th brigade practically does not participate in battles since the Syrians are saving these cars .. Now this respected publication writes that most of these machines have been lost ...

quote .. During the battles with terrorists in Damascus, government troops lost one of the T-72 tanks, which was modernized with the help of Italians in the late 90s. In total, 122 tanks went through such refinement. They entered service with the 105th elite presidential tank brigade.



Unfortunately, during the many years of civil war, a significant number of such tanks were lost, and they are now a rarity in the Syrian forces.

so still 105 or 106? link to the original .. http://vestnik-rm.ru/news-4-23389.htm

[hohol95]

Syria conducted an ineffective "Italian" modernization of its T-72
December 27 2012
Here in

[bazzbazz]

What does not fight in the fields of Syria. I hope the crew survived!

[Jack O'Neill]

72-ek there so much that even a hundred war enough. So, the loss of one “Italian” means nothing.
Ohh, pizza order something? .. Well, since we are talking about Italy, then why not.

[vorobey]

Quote: Jack O'Neill

There are so many 72s there that one hundred more is enough for wars

Voentorg returned the old T62 M checked by deserts. By the way, I myself have great sympathy and respect for this car .. with 72 I really strained ..

[Herculesic]

Alexander (Sasha ) In general, you also need a head for technology, but if the Syrians forget to turn on the “curtain”, because of which at least 2 t90 were burned, which is what we are talking about.

[Romka47]

62M tower in front holds well!

[Herculesic]

Without dynamic protection, these are all third-dimensional.

[Livonetc]

I would like to understand more clearly in the future.
Lost .. lost ...
Rather, the correct term in this particular case is “destroyed”?
Or is it recoverable? (detailed photo is not available to me).

[bubalik]

Have lost out of pocket?

[Graz]

tanks without tanks in urban battles

[hohol95]

The Italians also raped money from the Kazakhs!
IA Arms of Russia
13.11.09

Italy upgrades T-72
Kazakhstan and the Italian company Finmeccanica signed a preliminary agreement on the modernization of T-72 tanks. According to Jane's, the Finmeccanica Selex Galileo unit should install new optoelectronic systems on the T-72 tanks of the Kazakh army. The transaction amount and terms of the agreement are not disclosed. The transaction will be financed by the sovereign Kazakhstani fund Samruk-Kazyna.
The memorandum of understanding between the Italian company and the fund implies the participation of Finmeccanica in other projects in Kazakhstan, including in the modernization of railways and helicopters.
As of the end of 2007, Kazakhstan was armed with 650 T-72B tanks. T-72 "Ural" entered service in 1973, and its production was carried out until 1993. T-72B was produced in two versions of 1985 and 1989. The first was equipped with a complex of guided weapons 9K120 "Svir" and dynamic protection "Contact", the second - with a protection system "Contact-V". With a mass of T-72 about 45 tons, the tank is able to move at speeds up to 60 km / h.

[Revolver]

Arabs they are such arabs. Give them at least something in their hands, or they will break it, or they will lose it, or they will sell it to the left, the same ISIS.