T-72M1R: Powerful Response

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T-72M1R: Powerful Response

T-72M1R on display.

• Description :
  • The T-72M1R is a modernization of the Polish T-72M1, which is the export version of the Soviet T-72A . In 2011, the Polish MOD set two contracts to modernize the PT-91 Twardy and the T-72M1 main battle tanks of the Polish Army. More specifically, the T-72M1 received a multitude of upgrades including a new W-46-6 Diesel Engine with Digital Starter, new KLW-1 3rd-generation Thermal Camera for the Gunner, fire control system, new power supplies, digital communications, and much more. These upgrades were designed to prepare the T-72M1, in the time of war, to be reintroduced into the Polish Army. This upgrade resulted in the designation T-72M1R. Since the start of the conflict in Eastern Europe, Poland has donated much of its T-72 inventory including the T-72M1R to Ukraine. These T-72M1R’s either come standard, or have been modified locally to equip Kontact-1 ERA with or without the 81mm smoke launchers. It is unknown how many T-72M1R’s remain in service with Poland, however the tank is used by both Ukraine and Poland.
  • In-game this vehicle has limited armor, especially being the export variant of the T-72A, however with its thermal technology it can be a force to be reckoned with.
• Armament:
  • Primary: 125mm 2A46M Smoothbore Gun
    • Rounds:
      • 3BM26 APFSDS-T (Low Tier Round)
      • 3BM42 “Mango” APFSDS-T (High Tier Round)
      • 3BK18M HEAT-FT
      • 3OF26 HE-FRAG
  • Coaxial: 7.62mm PKT GPMG
  • Secondary (AA): 12.7mm NVST HMG
  • Tertiary: 7.62mm PKT GPMG
• Maneuverability:
  • Engine: 780hp W-46-6 Diesel Engine
  • Transmission: Synchromesh Manual, 7-Forward, 1-Reverse (Possibly replaced by new Automatic Transmission)
  • Chassis: Torsion Bar
  • Max Speed: 60km/h
• Dimensions:
  • Length: 6.95m (9.53m w/ gun)
  • Width: 3.59m
  • Height: 2.19m
  • Weight: 41.5 tons
• Crew (3x):
  • Commander
  • Gunner
  • Driver
• Accessories:
  • 12x 81mm Smoke Grenade Launchers
  • Laser Rangefinder
  • ESS
  • 3rd-generation Thermal Imager:
    • KLW-1 Thermal Camera
  • NVD:
    • Driver: PNK-72 Night Vision Periscope
    • Commander: POD-72 Day/Night Sight
• Sources:
  • https://www.armyrecognition.com/mspo_2021_news_official_show_daily/mspo_2021_modernized_t-72m1r_main_battle_tank_on_display.html
  • https://www.armyrecognition.com/ukraine_-_russia_invasion_conflict_war/t-72m1_t-72m1r_tanks_donated_by_poland_are_now_in_service_with_ukraine.html
  • https://defence-blog.com/ukraine-sent-newly-received-t-72m1r-tanks-to-front/
  • https://mezha.media/en/2022/05/03/polish-t-72m1r-tanks-are-already-in-ukraine/
  • The Dead District: T-72M1R - Upgraded T-72M/M1 for Polish Army
  • Modernization with "bare" armor: the Polish military is mastering the T-72M1R tanks

Imagery

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Another view of the T-72M1R on display.

T-72M1R found on exercise grounds.

Side view of the T-72M1R.

KLW-1 Thermal Camera (and specifications) used by the Gunner.

Closeup of the optics.

Rear view of the T-72M1R.

Internal view of the T-72M1R, the Commander’s position.

Gunner’s Position within the T-72M1R.

Specifications of the T-72M1R.

Top view of the T-72M1R.

A T-72M1R utilized by Ukraine. These images are used because it shows the utilization of Kontact-1 ERA with and without the removal of the 81mm Smoke Launchers.

https://youtu.be/ecXddPyrA4E

Maneuvering T-72M1R’s.