Image source: Photo: "Bulletin of Mordovia"
Tank support combat vehicles are successfully used during a special operation against the nationalist formations of Ukraine. At the same time, Russia has created a second version of the "Terminator" - BMPT-72.
As the name implies, the T-72 main battle tank acted as a platform for it. Moreover, the chassis used in the manufacture of earlier released tanks. After some refinement, a very effective "death harvester" is obtained, capable of fighting with enemy manpower, calculations of various anti-tank complexes, including Javelin, as well as various heavy armored vehicles.
The cannon armament is represented by two automatic small-caliber 2A42 guns with an ammunition load of 850 shells. There is also a PKTM machine gun. Its ammunition capacity is 2,100 rounds.
Also, four anti-tank guided missiles "Ataka" are placed in two launchers. They are capable of hitting targets at a range of at least 6000 m.
Multi-channel sighting system makes it possible to effectively use weapons at any time of the day.
Modular dynamic protection allows you to resist various means of destruction. The maximum speed on the highway is up to 60 km/h. The power reserve is up to 700 km. Weight - 44000 kg. The crew is three people.
