The Soviet, Russian tank T-72 “Ural”. Entered service in 1973. Chief designer – V. Venediktov. Various modifications of the tank were exported including the countries of Western Europe, Finland, Syria, Iraq, India.
Vadim Zadorozhny’s Museum of Equipment, Moscow
Years of production: 1973-2005
Country of Origin: USSR, Russia
Issued: 30000 items
Weight: 41 t
Power: 780 hp
Speed: 60 km / h
Crew: 3 persons
Manufacturers: Uralvagonzavod, Heavy Vehicles Factory
The T-72 is a family of Soviet main battle tanks that entered production in 1969. The T-72 was a development of the T-64, which was troubled by high costs and its reliance on immature developmental technology. About 25,000 T-72 tanks have been built, and refurbishment has enabled many to remain in service for decades. It has been widely exported and has seen service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts. The Russian T-90 introduced in 1992 and the Chinese Type 99 are further developments of the T-72. Production and development of various modernized T-72 models continues today.
