Upgraded tank T-72B (T-72B3 with additional options). MILEX 2014
Upgraded T-72B tank (T-72B3 variant with additional options).
The main novelties of the presented tank they consist of an engine (1160 hp with automatic gear shifting), a new panoramic sight of the commander with a laser range finder (VOMZ), installation of a rear-view television camera on the aft sheet of the tank hull, and a number of other improvements.
The self-pulling log of the tank is placed on the starboard side (along the tank) in connection with the installation of a rear-view camera. The decision is very unfortunate, because completely prevents the strengthening of the sides of the dynamic protection.
Installation DZ on the tower is similar to the T-72B3. The gunner has a multichannel sight, Sosna-U, developed by the Belarusian Peleng JSC. The sight is not inferior to the level of modern world analogues.
Installing DZ "Contact-5" on WLD. On the first (left) photo, the DZ installation is visible, the entire upper plate of the bow section of the hull is not covered. What UKBTM designers thought when creating such a design remains a mystery.
In the photo on the right there is a cover for installation of DZ elements with a rubber gasket installed.
The photo shows the commander’s panoramic sight. It is surprising the carelessness of manufacturing, which readers can see in the photo on the protruding wires and boards.
A rear view video camera with a remote-opening curtain is installed on the stern sheet. It can be assumed that the place chosen is extremely unfortunate and the lens will be contaminated very quickly.
The tank uses a new engine-transmission unit with an engine power 1160 HP. and automatic gearshift.
On the sides of the tank installed power screens.
On the presented sample, the tracks developed by UKBTM with a new grouser structure are used, which reduce slip when turning and provide somewhat better reliability.
The tanks upgraded to this standard will participate in the upcoming international competition - “tank biathlon”.
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