Does the T-72 have an autoloader?

Does the T-72 have an autoloader?

Autoloader. Like the earlier domestic-use-only T-64, the T-72 is equipped with an automatic loading system, eliminating the need for a dedicated crewmember, decreasing the size and weight of the tank.

How many T-72 tanks India have?

India was the first country outside Europe to produce a T-72 tank and presently there are more than 2000 T-72 tanks in Indian Army service. There are three versions of T-72 tanks in Indian Army service.

Is the T-72 still in service?

That the T-72 is still in service today — and still being used by about 45 countries, including Russia — speaks to the longevity of this vehicle. First deployed with the Soviet Army in 1973, the 41-ton T-72 featured a 125-millimeter smoothbore cannon.

What was the name of the 72nd Tank Battalion?

More than 100 soldiers and dignitaries unveiled a memorial to the 1st Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment, then known as the 72nd Heavy Tank Battalion, at the site of the larger Battle of Kapyong memorial. Despite heavy losses, the tankers halted a massive North Korean offensive carried out largely by the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army.

Who is the commander of the 72nd Armor Regiment?

US Army Capt. Chris Plekenpol, commander, A Troop, 2nd Battalion, 72nd Armor Regiment and his men deployed from Korea to Iraq to support the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force September 2004 and participated in securing Fallujah in November 2004.

Is the T-72 main battle tank protected by composite armor?

Over 10 000 of these tanks were license-produced in Czechoslovakia, India, Romania and Yugoslavia. The T-72 was exported to around 30 countries. The T-72 is protected by composite armor. Some sources claim that front armor of the T-72 is equivalent to 410 mm of Rolled Homogenous Armor (RHA).

How many roadwheels does a T-72 main battle tank use?

It uses six larger roadwheels, similar to those of the T-55and T-62series tanks. This main battle tank is completed with a self-entrenching blade and can dig trench during 12-40 minutes, depending on the ground type. When not in use this self-entrenching blade provides additional protection for the front of the hull.