Belarusian modernization of the T-72 tank
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The website of the Belarusian specialized enterprise for the implementation of projects in the military-technical sphere "Belspecexport"
published tactical and technical characteristics of the T-72BME tank, which was the result of a deep modernization of the T-72 tanks.
The main essence of the modernization of the T-72BME tank is to install a new sighting system with a thermal sight, enhance armor protection through an effective combination of monolithic and combined armor protection with additional installation of dynamic protection and protivokumulyativnyh screens, increased mobility due to the installation of a more powerful engine, as well as autonomy when conducting ambush and defensive actions through the use of built-in autonomous power source.
The main distinguishing elements of the tank are:
- installation of an integrated control system Essa-72U, including a multichannel thermal sight, a ballistic computer, television indicators and a tank commander double-target, which ensures effective destruction of enemy targets at maximum ranges in all weather conditions day and night;
- installation of a set of sensors (wind sensor, gun position sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, roll and pitch sensors), which significantly reduced target targeting time, improved shooting accuracy from the spot and in motion;
- providing the possibility of firing all types of 125 mm rounds, including modern tank guided missiles;
- installation of a set of dynamic protection type "Contact-1";
- installation of the 902B “Tucha” system with eight launchers;
- installation of the engine In-84MS capacity of 840 liters. from.;
- installation of the digital VHF radio station of the latest generation Barrett-2082 +;
- installation of a modern infrared or thermal imaging device driver;
- installation of an autonomous diesel power source with a capacity of up to 9.9 kW to ensure the operation of the main systems of the tank in defense and save the life of the main engine.
The main technical characteristics of the T-72BME:
Armament complex
Tank gun Brand 125 mm 2A46: scattering of all types of projectiles reduced by 10% due to the installation of a ballistic computer and sensors that increase the accuracy of shooting
Rate of fire, rds in min 8
Ammunition, pcs. 44
Coaxial machine gun Brand 7.62 mm PCT
Ammunition, PC. 2000
Anti-aircraft machine gun Brand 12.7 mm NSWT
Ammunition, pcs. 300
Means of communication
Radio station A type
digital radio stations Barrett-2082 +, Barrett-2091 provide search-free and unbiased communication
Communication range, km VHF to 25, HF to 70
Security
Dynamic protection A type mounted counter-cumulative "Contact-1"
Number of containers 227
Onboard Projection Protection Enhancement side screens with dynamic protection (96 containers), increased protection against RPG and ATGM 1.5–1.8 times
Means of reducing visibility
Smoke Curtain System
Brand 902B "Cloud"
Amount of smoke grenades, pieces 8
Range of grenade launch, m 250–300
Mobility
Engine Brand B-84 MC
Power, l. from. 840
Tracked drive caterpillar with RMSH
Mass, t 44.0
Sighting system
Multichannel gunner sight (day / night) Brand "Essa-72U" (primary sight)
TV channel:
target detection range, m
target recognition range, m
7000
5000
Thermal imaging channel:
target detection range, m
target recognition range, m
5500
3500
Rangefinder type
Range measurement range, m laser
from 100 to 10 000
Ballistic computer type digital ballistic computer
Day sight Brand TPDK-1 (auxiliary sight)
Rangefinder type
Range measurement range, m quantum
from 500 to 4000
Target target range during the day, m up to 4000
The observation device of the tank commander Brand passively active
observation and target indication device of the commander TKN-3B, system “Double” with a control panel and monitor for firing from a tank gun and a machine gun by the commander of the tank
Vision range at night:
infrared channel, m
thermal channel, m
up to 400
up to 3500
The possibility of firing a tank commander of a tank gun firing from a tank gun 2A46 in the "double" mode
Guided missile Brand 9M119
Night watch device driver Brand TVNE-4B / TSNV
Vision range at night, m up to 120/200