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T-72BM2: The Belarusian Slingshot 
Disclaimer : Limited information is available on the T-72BM2. As more information is released, this suggestion will be updated.
The T-72BM2 ‘Sling’-prototype Main Battle Tank being tested for the Belarusian Army.
- Description :
- The T-72BM2 ‘Sling’ is a modernized T-72B main battle tank being tested by the Belarusian Army for testing. Development began in the late-2010’s, early-2020’s by Belarus’s JSC 140th Repair Plant who specializes in the modernizations of the T-55, T-72, T-80, BMP-1, BMP-2, BTR-60, BTR-70, BTR-80, BRDM-2, and other variants of the T-72 including another recent variant, being the T-72BME. The T-72BM2 ‘Sling’ made its debut on July 27th, 2022 where it was brought to Army proving grounds while being inspected by the Defence Minister of the Republic of Belarus, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin who inspected the vehicle stating: “T-72BM2 fully meets the stated requirements, and after a series of tests, a decision will be made on its mass production and delivery to the troops. The most important thing is that this is our tank, made by the hands of our people. The main requirements are efficiency, power, stability, protection and convenience. Thanks to the work of the plant workers, the tank fully meets these criteria.” calling for the vehicle to be produced as well as adopted by the Armed Forces of Belarus. The T-72BM2 utilizes the same gun found on the T-72B, being the 125mm 2A46M L/48 Smoothbore gun capable of firing multiple types of ammunition, including the 3BM42/3BM46 APFSDS-T rounds and a Gun-Launched ATGM (GL-ATGM) being the 9M119 Svir. It utilizes the Sosna-U Gunner’s Sight with integrated new Fire Control System, allowing the T-72BM2 to engage targets similarly to the T-72B3 especially during night operations. The Driver and Commander are also equipped with thermal sights being the Puma Driver 4-B and ТКN-N respectively. The vehicle does allow for Hunter-Killer capabilities. Additional armament includes the 7.62mm PKT Coaxial Machine Gun controlled by the Gunner as well as a 12.7mm NSVT Anti-aircraft Machine Gun mount equipped with a IR Searchlight controlled by the Commander. The T-72BM2 is equipped with a 840hp V-84MS Diesel Engine, the same utilized by the T-72BME main battle tank. The transmission is unknown, but most likely the same as the T-72BME being a manual 7F1R transmission which would allow the T-72BM2 to reach speeds of 65-70km/h. A 7kW APU was also installed on the rear-quarter of the vehicle. The T-72BM2 is equipped with a unique dynamic protection layout that likely an indigenous development that is derived from 4S22 inserts/Kontact-5 ERA, offering a significant level of protection against Kinetic rounds as well as HEAT-shaped Charges. Additional plating is provided on the turret as well as on the sides of the 8x 81mm 902B ‘Tucha’ Smoke Grenade Launchers. The vehicle is also equipped with Bar armor to protect its engine compartment from light forms of HEAT-shaped charges. The T-72BM2 ‘Sling’ is a very promising vehicle, expected to join the ranks of the Belarusian Army, as well as complementing existing tanks such as the T-72B3 received from Russia.
- The goal of these suggestions is to bring awareness to the fledgling indigenous defense industry of the country of Belarus.
- Special thanks to @aDSD for his help on clarifying information.
- Role : Main Battle Tank
- Origin/Manufacturer :
- Belarus/140th Repair Plant
- Armament :
- Primary: 2A46M L/48 Smoothbore Gun
- Cartridge: 125mm
- Ammunition:
- APFSDS-T
- HEAT-FS
- HE-FRAG
- GL-ATGM
- 9M119 Missile
- Ammunition:
- Feed System:
- 22rd-Autoloader, 44rds total.
- Stabilizer: 2E28M
- Cartridge: 125mm
- Coaxial: 7.62mm PKT Machine Gun
- Roof-mounted: 12.7mm NSVT Machine Gun
- Primary: 2A46M L/48 Smoothbore Gun
- Maneuverability :
- Engine: 840hp V-84MS Diesel Engine
- Transmission: Manual (7-Forward, 1-Reverse)
- Chassis: Torsion Bar
- Max Speed: 65-70km/h (5km/h Reverse)
- Dimensions :
- Length: ~6.7m
- Width: ~3.4m
- Height: ~2.2m
- Weight: ~46t
- Crew (3x):
- Commander
- Gunner
- Driver
- Accessories :
- 8x 81mm 902B ‘Tucha’ Smoke Grenade Launchers
- Commander’s IR Searchlight
- Laser Rangefinder
- Armor:
- Indigenous (TBD)
- Likely derived from 4S22 Inserts (Kontact-5).
- Rear bar armor for engine compartment.
- Optional: Cope Cage
- Indigenous (TBD)
- Entrenching Blade
- ESS
- Optics:
- Driver: Puma Driver 4-B (Thermal Imager)
- Gunner: Sosna-U Gunner’s Sight (Thermal Imager)
- Commander: ТКN-N (Thermal Imager)
- Can operate the main gun independently of the Gunner.
- In-game :
- The T-72BM2 ‘Sling’ is a unique T-72B upgraded by Belarus that essentially combines the armor protection layout of the T-80BVM with the T-72B obr. 1989. Being heavily armored but only capable of firing legacy rounds due to the older autoloader, the T-72BM2 would still be a force to reckon with, albeit a little slower. The vehicle has thermal imagers for all stations as well. Not to mention it has two weak points on the upper glacis at the towing hooks as well as the Driver’s station and right side of the mantlet. The vehicle does have ERA covering the LFP, a welcome addition. It would be a unique addition to the U.S.S.R. tree with other Belarusian vehicles, being able to be added to the standard tree or as a Premium/Squadron.
- Estimated Battle Rating: 10.7-11.0.
- Sources :
- Belarus upgrades T-72BM2 tank
- https://www.sb.by/en/belarus-defence-minister-new-t-72bm2-tank-already-being-tested.html
- В Беларуси испытывает ДЗ - Andrei-bt — LiveJournal?
- Belarusian Upgraded T-72B Passed Field Tests
- Authorization
- Новости
- https://www.armyrecognition.com/russia_russian_army_tank_heavy_armoured_vehicles_u/t-72b_mbt_main_battle_tank_technical_data_pictures_video.html
- Directory of Belarusian enterprises and organizations - JSC “140 Repair plant”
- PKT | Weaponsystems.net
- https://weaponsystems.net/system/954-NSV Utes
- Belarusian Upgraded T-72B Passed Field Tests
- Belarusian Defense Industry Presented the New T-72BM2 With a "Barbecue Cage" On It | Defense Express
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Imagery
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]Rear view of the T-72BM2.
Inspection of the T-72BM2 ‘Sling’ turret and armor plating.
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Images during trials.
The Sosna-U used by the Gunner.
The TKN-N and Puma Driver 4-B thermal imagers for the Commander and Driver.
The 2A46M and 2A46M-1 125mm guns.
The PKT Machine gun.
The NSVT Anti-Aircraft Machine Gun.
Video of the T-72BM2 of Belarus.
A video breakdown of the T-72BM2 ‘Sling’.
