Ukrainian Army gets five upgraded T-72 tanks (Photos, video)

Photo from Ukroboronprom State-owned Kyiv Armored Plant, which is part of the state-run military-industrial conglomerate Ukroboronprom, has transferred five upgraded T-72 tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Read alsoU.S. announces $125 mln military aid to UkraineThe overhaul of the first batch of tanks was carried out as part of the state defense order – this upgrading is designed to improve the combat and technical characteristics of the military hardware, according to Ukroboronprom&#39;s press service. The T-72 tanks have been upgraded with 840-hp engines; the chassis has been improved with tracks from the T-80 tank, while night vision devices have been retrofitted with modern electron-optical converters of the third generation. Also, the tanks have been equipped with a reactive armor system and an upgraded fire-fighting equipment system. Photo from Ukroboronprom "One of the main features of the T-72 tank is the ability to fire state-owned Luch Design Bureau&#39;s Kombat high-precision guided missiles whose aiming range is 4 km. The Kombat is able to penetrate 750mm thick armor and easily handles the enemy&#39;s reactive armor," it said. In addition, the tanks are equipped with a set of modern digital radio stations and satellite navigation systems, which allows maintaining communication with infantry units to enhance interaction on the battlefield. Photo from Ukroboronprom

Ukrainian Army gets five upgraded T-72 tanks (Photos, video)

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