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Battlefield losses forced Russia to rethink the T-72 but doubts remain

After heavy losses and repeated evidence of weak protection, Russia appears to be modifying its T-72B3 tanks with extra reactive armor and other practical fixes drawn from the more advanced T-90M. The ...
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The Russian bear T-72B3M / A closer look at Russia's upgraded main battle tank

This tank is powered by the V-92S2F diesel, developing 1,130 hp. This engine was also fitted on some refurbished and upgraded T-72B3 tanks. It replaced the original 840 hp engine. As a result the ...
The National Interest

Everything You Need to Know About Russia’s Lethal Tank Force

While the developmental T-14 Armata captures the spotlight, the bulk of Russia’s armored forces consist of upgraded T-72B3 main battle tanks. Other tanks like the T-90 and the legacy T-80U are still ...
TASS

Russian T-72B3 tanks significantly outmatch foreign counterparts — gunner

According to the serviceman, the Russian tank is much more reliable and its powerful 125mm gun is more accurate compared to its foreign counterparts MELITOPOL, March 20. /TASS/. The Russian Armed ...
The National Interest

Russia Receives New Shipment of Upgraded T-90 and T-72 Tanks

Yet this number does not come close to the estimated tank losses Moscow has sustained on the battlefield. While the use of tanks in battle is an age-old concept, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict ...
TASS

T-72B3 tank crews practice firing from closed positions during Zapad 2025 drills

The exercises incorporated realistic combat scenarios, including the simulated destruction of a tank by a TM-62 anti-tank mine MOSCOW, September 15. /TASS/. During the Zapad 2025 exercises in the ...