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.

Sep 27, 2023 · The BMO-T was a specialized APC meant to carry flamethrower troops onto the battlefield which was built in Russia in the early 2000s.

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). [citation needed] .

The T-72 was the Soviet main battle tank after the T-54/55 family. Its development led to the T-90 just before the collapse of Soviet Union.

Sep 10, 2024 · It made an impression that russians have come up with or at least finalizing the development of a new classic tracked APC made out of their most-produced tanks, potentially getting a new type of heavy vehicle precisely to support their infantry.

The BMO-T is based on the chassis of the T-72 main battle tank and all vehicles produced to date are built using existing stocks of T-72 tanks. Instead of the turret a raised superstructure is present. The new superstructure consists of composite armor and is lined with ERA tiles.

Oct 24, 2023 · The BMO-T (Boyevaya Mashina Ognemyochikov) is a modified hull related to the Cold War-era T-72 Main Battle Tank (MBT) and intended as an Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) for Russian Army "flamethrower" anti-infantry teams.

Jul 1, 2020 · There were several products: a BTR-50PK Makran APC, an upgraded BTR-60PB APC, an upgraded T-72M MBT, a Me’raj-1 reconnaissance drone, a So’ban-1 machine gun and a mine detecting radar. In this piece of news, we are focusing on the APCs and the T-72M.

Jan 27, 2025 · In July 2024, a video surfaced online showing a prototype heavy APC built on the chassis of a T-72 or T-90 tank. This vehicle was photographed during performance tests near the Uralvagonzavod armored machinery plant and, apparently, could be further converted into a heavy infantry fighting vehicle as an option.

Feb 13, 2025 · The Netherlands has completed its delivery of T-72 main battle tanks to Ukraine, fulfilling a commitment made in partnership with the United States and the Czech Republic. Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans confirmed the final shipment during a Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in Brussels.