French T-72M1

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T-72M1 fitted with a derated Leclerc powerpack, a solution introduced by Wärtsilä France/SESM & Patria at Eurosatory ’98.

The powertrain consisting of V8X-1000 and ESM 350, significantly enhanced the T-72 performance. Forward speed is increased to 71km/h, while 24km/h in reverse

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Could be a nice addition to BR 9.7 with the AMX-32 (120mm)

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Considering that it has enhanced mobility I wouldn’t mind it in-game because it’s something else than any other T-72 in-game, one of a kind vehicle.

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Imagine face of soviets when another t series tank with reverse speed appears but not in soviet tree

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Isn’t it just a demonstrator for possible sales to former Warsaw nations?

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A Russian tank that can reverse? impossible

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instant 10.0 material

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Considering every tree bar a couple have a T64 slop style addition might as well, at least this would be a unique one