Re: MBT's
Don, simply no on Russia. It's intended for the export market once they cancelled the program. Again from the article Kazakhstan is the only known user.
Given where it's displayed the "new" version (Developed in 2013.) BMPT-72 Terminator 2 it looks like Syria is intended as the possible second customer for the series. I can't think of a better place for a real world op eval at the moment. I'll be watching for developments.
I remember "we" had some discussion on this vehicle in the forum. I don't ever remember coming across anything saying it got canceled myself but, before I go I'm going to do a quick search.
Key words in Ref.1 Para. 1 are... "The BMPT is expected to enter service with the Russian Army during the next couple of years." Ref. 2 for FYI. Ref. 3 confirms/supports the " no go" on the BMPT as reported by JANE'S.
http://www.military-today.com/tanks/bmpt.htm
http://www.military-today.com/tanks/bmpt_72.htm
https://sputniknews.com/military/201...ssia-new-tank/
Regards,
Pat
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