BMPT-72 "Terminator 2" is an improvement over its predecessor. It is made from a T-72 hull where the turret is replaced with a "Terminator" module and armament.

Jun 5, 2021 · It was a prototype-only vehicle with no production orders. It is a tank capable of troop transportation. It is based on an elongated T-72 chassis with a more compact powerplant, leaving room for...

Jan 24, 2025 · The BMT-72 project was developed at the beginning of the last decade, and soon Kharkov specialists produced the first prototype of a new combat vehicle. The basis for this prototype was the serial T-72 tank, which was not only rebuilt, but also repaired.

The BMT-72 is based on the T-72 MBT and is actually a comprehensive upgrade of the latter. The unique compact design of the Ukrainian-developed tank diesel engines made it possible not only to considerably increase the power capabilities of the vehicle, but also to introduce into the vehicle design a new compartment, viz. troop compartment.

Feb 21, 2022 · The BMPT-72 was developed to meet a very particular Russian Army requirement for a heavy infantry fighting vehicle that is optimized for urban counterinsurgency warfare of the kind that Moscow’s military experienced in the two Chechen campaigns in …

The BMT-72 is based on a Ukrainian-built T-72M1 tank, while the BTMP-84 is based on the T-84 tank. In both cases, the hull is lengthened by adding another roadwheel and lengthening the rear of the hull accordingly.

Feb 4, 2008 · The BMT-72 is based on comprehensively upgraded T-72 main battle tank. Developers refer this vehicle as heavy infantry fighting vehicle. This unusual combat machine has a crew of three and can carry 5 troops. The BMT-72 is designed to be used as both transportation vehicle and fighting vehicle.

Nov 19, 2013 · Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov-72 (BMPT-72), also known as Terminator 2, is a new version of the BMPT tank support combat vehicle developed by UralVagonZavod Corporation, Russia. The BMPT-72 was launched at the Russian Arms Expo (RAE) exhibition in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, in September 2013.

May 26, 2016 · The BMPT-72 received a new digital ballistic computer with weather and topographical support and the armament is stabilized on two axes with electromechanical traversing and elevating drives. Lastly, improved NBC protection is provided for the crew.

Jun 7, 2018 · Unlike other models of its class, rebuilt from tanks, BMT-72 retained a full-fledged fighting compartment with the original weapons and equipment. At the same time, instead of the standard tower from T-72, for some reason, they decided to use the unit from the serial T-80UD.