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During the special military operation, the Terminator tank support combat vehicle (BMPT) created in Nizhny Tagil received high marks. At the same time, there is also the BMPT-72.
If in the first sample the T-90A main battle tank was used as a platform, then in the second version the chassis was earlier produced tanks. They have a slightly smaller set of weapons - there are no automatic grenade launchers AG-17D. Otherwise, everything is the same. Thus, two automatic small-caliber 2A42 cannons with an ammunition load of 850 shells are used as cannon armament. There is also a PKTM machine gun with a remote reloading device. Its ammunition capacity is 2,100 rounds.
Four anti-tank guided missiles "Ataka" are placed in two launchers. They are capable of hitting targets at a range of at least 6,000 m. Both tandem cumulative and high-explosive combat units are used.
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The multi-channel sighting system makes it possible to effectively use weapons at any time of the day. The sights of the gunner-operator and commander have thermal imaging channels.
Modular dynamic protection allows you to resist various means of destruction. It is possible to use engines with a capacity of 840 hp or 1000 hp.
The maximum speed on the highway is up to 60 km/h. The power reserve is up to 700 km. Weight - 44,000 kg. The crew consists of three people.
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According to military experts, the BMPT-72 could successfully perform tasks during a Special military operation, acting together with tanks and independently.
