Alright so here's where we're at, our "
hybrid" tank is in the Russian OOB as
UNIT 697 T-72B3M (I had
originally submitted it as the
T-72B3/B4 similar to the ref. below showing it as the
T-72B3M/T-72B4.
To be clear ours was built to the specs of the first ref. and others when submitted.
Our tank checks out fine and as some might remember we play tested it against the
OPLOT-M 3-4 years back which led to the
OPLOT-M being modified based on the testing and the
numerous references that accompanied the posts throughout supporting the need to make those changes that
were not available when
first submitted.
The only thing is if we have the correct main gun which is...
"The main armament of the
T72B3M / T-72B4 consists of one
2A46M5 125-mm smoothbore gun which is a
modernized variant of the standard 2A46M cannon, also known as the D-81TM. This gun system features reduced recoil and a stabilized gun mount. The 2A46M-5 variant was introduced in March 2012 as part of the upgraded T-90MS tank. The 2A46M5 gun design made it possible to
reduce the technical dispersion of shells of all types by
15% in average and to increase the effective range of fire. "
https://www.armyrecognition.com/mili...video-12003163
(This ref. is dated from 7 AUG. 2024.)
"T-72B3M Model 2022: This version appears in
December 2022. It is fitted with a new dynamic protection system around the hull. The turret is fitted with a new ERA armor and the lower part is equipped with an RPG metal net." THIS IS ALSO
FROM THE ABOVE REF.
So, this all means it is equipped with the same
linked hanging chain covering the
back and backsides of the turret same as on the
T-90M against
RPGs.
You'll also note the top of the turret has added a little more
Kontakt-1 (See photo on
lower left of the ref. below.).
I personally see
no added value in this tank game wise (
Or RL.) based on what are only
minor at best improvements.
None of these T-72 variants have addressed the main issue of this model which is a poorly designed ammo storage area causing what's being called the
"Jack in the Box" effect.
I hope the reader will continue reading about
T-72B1 Obr. 2022 (or 2023) tanks and from
MANY other sources that are saying the same about this tank to include the more recent delivered (Within the last
year or two.)
T-80BVM and others. Those are shown
(T-72B1 Obr. 2022 (or 2023) in the main picture of the article and upper right picture further down.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidax...r-their-crews/
(Updated on 29 JAN. 2023.)
Regards,
Pat
