Aug 23, 2017 · Russian armed forces present a new version of the T-72B3 main battle tank (MBT) with ERA (Explosive Reactive Armour) at Army-2017, the International Military Technical Forum in Moscow, Russia. The T-72B3 MBT is now the backbone of the Russian army tank division.

Dec 2, 2024 · Kontakt-5 is a type of third-generation explosive reactive armor (ERA) able to defeat modern armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS) rounds. Kontakt-5 is made up of "bricks" of explosives sandwiched between two metal plates.

Several T-72 models featured explosive reactive armour (ERA), which increased protection primarily against high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) type weapons. Certain late-model T-72 tanks featured Kontakt-5 ERA, a form of universal ERA partly effective against kinetic penetrators.

Dec 2, 2024 · The range of the missile is 100m to 4,000m and takes 11.7 sec to reach a maximum range. The system is intended to engage tanks fitted with ERA (explosive reactive armor) as well as low-flying air targets such as helicopters, at a range of up to 5 km.

Apr 13, 2022 · The T-72B3M MBT is mounted with the new Relikt explosive reactive armour (ERA) replacing the previous Kontakt-5 second-generation ERA. The new armour offers …

Jan 9, 2019 · The T-72B3 obr. 2016, also known as the T-72B3 mod. 2016 in the West, is the latest modernization of the T-72 series, putting aside the T-90 line. This version, delivered since 2016, benefits from all the experience gained during the clashes in Syria against forces equipped with individual anti-tank weapons, which are very efficient in cities.

The T-72B3 (Object 184M-3) is an up-gunned and armoured modification of the T-72B, which is the third variant of the T-72 main battle tank family. To simplify supply lines, old stocks of T-72B variants held in reserve were upgraded with components used in the new T …

May 28, 2015 · These are explosive reactive armor (ERA) elements, which are intended to protect the vehicle from armor-piercing effects of anti-tank munitions. The specific type of ERA used on the T-72B3 is called ‘ Kontakt-5 ‘.

In 2016 a 4th model of T-72B3 came out, known officially as the Object 184 (184-1) with Sosna-U Multichannel Gunner’s Sight and Additional Protection. This model featured optimized Kontakt-5 placement in the frontal arc of the turret, including a half wedge over the driver’s hatch and 4S24 ERA modules on the turret flanks. Some sources

In 2022, UVZ began to produce the T-72B3 Model 2022 which features ERA on the forward track guards and above the gun mask in a similar fashion to the T-90M. Additionally, this tank also received a remotely controlled sight cover for its Sosna-U, …