{"id":18459,"date":"2025-02-09T21:58:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T21:58:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=18459"},"modified":"2025-02-09T22:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-09T22:04:47","slug":"t-72b-with-era-main-battle-tank","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/index.php\/product\/t-72b-with-era-main-battle-tank\/","title":{"rendered":"T-72B With ERA Main Battle Tank"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18459\" class=\"elementor elementor-18459\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70d9b2d wd-section-stretch elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"70d9b2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-df43708\" data-id=\"df43708\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bd3910 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_image_or_svg\" data-id=\"2bd3910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_image_or_svg.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wd-image text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\" src=\"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18806_rd.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-18468\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18806_rd.jpg 800w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18806_rd-400x259.jpg 400w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18806_rd-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18806_rd-430x278.jpg 430w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18806_rd-700x453.jpg 700w, https:\/\/modelcollect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/18806_rd-150x97.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7cc38b1\" data-id=\"7cc38b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc3df75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_title\" data-id=\"fc3df75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-wrapper set-mb-s reset-last-child wd-title-color-primary wd-title-style-underlined wd-title-size-default text-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"liner-continer\">\n\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"woodmart-title-container title wd-fontsize-l\">T-72B With ERA Main Battle Tank<br \/>\n<\/h4> \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2816955 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"2816955\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p>The <strong>T-72B<\/strong> is an <strong>upgraded variant<\/strong> of the <strong>Soviet T-72 main battle tank (MBT)<\/strong>, introduced in <strong>1985<\/strong> to significantly enhance <strong>armor protection, firepower, and combat survivability<\/strong>. One of the most distinguishing features of the <strong>T-72B<\/strong> is its integration of <strong>Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA)<\/strong>, which provides <strong>greater resistance against anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) and shaped-charge munitions<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This version of the <strong>T-72<\/strong> remains <strong>widely used in Russia, post-Soviet states, and various international operators<\/strong>, proving its durability in <strong>modern conflicts<\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h2><strong>Development and Features<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>T-72B<\/strong> was developed to address the <strong>shortcomings of earlier T-72 models<\/strong>, particularly in terms of <strong>protection and firepower<\/strong>. Compared to its predecessor, the <strong>T-72A<\/strong>, the <strong>T-72B introduced:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Thicker composite armor<\/strong>, reinforced with <strong>Kontakt-1 ERA<\/strong>, later upgraded to <strong>Kontakt-5 on newer versions<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Improved 125mm smoothbore gun<\/strong>, capable of firing <strong>anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs)<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Upgraded fire-control system<\/strong>, improving accuracy in long-range engagements.<\/li><li><strong>More powerful engine<\/strong>, providing better <strong>mobility and cross-country performance<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2><strong>Armament and Firepower<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong>Primary Armament:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>125mm 2A46M smoothbore cannon<\/strong>, capable of firing:<ul><li><strong>APFSDS (Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot) rounds<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>HEAT (High-Explosive Anti-Tank) rounds<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>HE-FRAG (High-Explosive Fragmentation) shells<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>9M119 \"Svir\" (NATO: AT-11 Sniper) ATGM<\/strong>, allowing for <strong>long-range precision strikes up to 4,000 meters<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Secondary Armament:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>12.7mm NSVT heavy machine gun<\/strong> (for anti-air and infantry).<\/li><li><strong>7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Autoloader System:<\/strong><ul><li>Reduces crew size to <strong>three (Commander, Gunner, Driver)<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>8-second reload cycle<\/strong>, improving firing rate.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2><strong>Armor and Protection<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>T-72B with ERA<\/strong> significantly improves <strong>battlefield survivability<\/strong>, incorporating:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Base Composite Armor:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Improved glacis plate protection<\/strong>, reducing vulnerability to kinetic and shaped-charge threats.<\/li><li><strong>Thicker turret armor<\/strong>, offering better protection against enemy APFSDS rounds.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Kontakt-1 ERA (Early Versions):<\/strong><ul><li>Mounted on the <strong>turret, glacis plate, and hull<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Disrupts incoming HEAT and ATGM warheads<\/strong>, reducing penetration effectiveness.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Kontakt-5 ERA (Later Upgrades):<\/strong><ul><li>Introduced in the late <strong>1980s<\/strong>, providing <strong>increased resistance against APFSDS rounds<\/strong> as well.<\/li><li>Considered a major advancement in <strong>Soviet reactive armor technology<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) Protection System:<\/strong><ul><li>Fully enclosed, <strong>overpressure system<\/strong> to protect the crew in <strong>contaminated environments<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b60733\" data-id=\"4b60733\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55befa6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"55befa6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h2><strong>Mobility and Performance<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>T-72B<\/strong> maintains the <strong>high mobility of the T-72 platform<\/strong>, featuring:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Engine:<\/strong> <strong>V-84MS 840 hp diesel engine<\/strong> (upgraded from earlier T-72 models).<\/li><li><strong>Top Speed:<\/strong> <strong>60 km\/h (road), 45 km\/h (off-road)<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Operational Range:<\/strong> <strong>500 km (700 km with auxiliary fuel tanks)<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Suspension:<\/strong> <strong>Torsion bar system<\/strong>, ensuring <strong>good cross-country capability<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h2><strong>Operational Use and Combat History<\/strong><\/h2><p>The <strong>T-72B with ERA<\/strong> has been <strong>widely deployed in multiple conflicts<\/strong>, proving its effectiveness in <strong>modern combat scenarios<\/strong>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Soviet-Afghan War (limited deployment)<\/strong> \u2013 Some T-72Bs used in defensive roles.<\/li><li><strong>First Chechen War (1994-1996)<\/strong> \u2013 Mixed results in urban warfare; lessons learned led to <strong>further armor upgrades<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Russo-Georgian War (2008)<\/strong> \u2013 Effective in <strong>rapid armor thrusts against enemy forces<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Russo-Ukrainian War (2014-present)<\/strong> \u2013 Heavily used by <strong>both Russian and Ukrainian forces<\/strong>, with <strong>additional upgrades applied in the field<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><h3><strong>Strengths and Weaknesses<\/strong><\/h3><p>\u2705 <strong>Good armor protection with ERA<\/strong>, making it <strong>resistant to ATGMs and HEAT rounds<\/strong>.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>Strong firepower<\/strong>, including the ability to <strong>fire ATGMs from its main gun<\/strong>.<br \/>\u2705 <strong>Reliable and relatively easy to maintain<\/strong>, making it a <strong>cost-effective MBT<\/strong>.<br \/>\u274c <strong>Vulnerable to top-attack ATGMs<\/strong>, such as <strong>Javelins and NLAWs<\/strong> in modern warfare.<br \/>\u274c <strong>Lacks advanced electronics and fire control<\/strong> compared to Western MBTs like the <strong>M1 Abrams and Leopard 2<\/strong>.<\/p><hr \/><h2><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/h2><ul><li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> <strong>44.5 tons<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Crew:<\/strong> <strong>3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Armor:<\/strong> <strong>Composite armor + Kontakt-1\/Kontakt-5 ERA<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Main Gun:<\/strong> <strong>125mm 2A46M smoothbore cannon<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Secondary Weapons:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>12.7mm NSVT heavy machine gun<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>7.62mm PKT coaxial machine gun<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Engine:<\/strong> <strong>V-84MS diesel (840 hp)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Top Speed:<\/strong> <strong>60 km\/h (road), 45 km\/h (off-road)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Range:<\/strong> <strong>500 km (700 km with external tanks)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><hr \/><h3><strong>Legacy and Modernization<\/strong><\/h3><p>The <strong>T-72B remains one of the most widely produced and deployed Soviet MBTs<\/strong>, with many still in service today.<\/p><ul><li>Some <strong>modernized variants<\/strong>, such as the <strong>T-72B3<\/strong>, feature <strong>new thermal sights, advanced fire-control systems, and additional armor<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Despite its <strong>age, the T-72B remains a formidable battlefield vehicle<\/strong>, especially when upgraded to <strong>modern standards<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul><p>The <strong>T-72B with ERA<\/strong> continues to be a <strong>cost-effective and durable main battle tank<\/strong>, proving its <strong>relevance in contemporary conflicts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"wd-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3efca14 wd-section-stretch-content elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3efca14\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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