T-72 (Family)

Description

The T-72 is a Soviet 2nd generation main battle tank put into service in 1971. It served throughout the Cold War and is one of the most produced modern era MBTs at a total of roughly 30,000 units. It still is in active duty in many armies around the world.

Vehicles

Rank VI

• T-72A
• T-72B
• T-72B (1989)

Rank VII

• T-72B3

History

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Media

Videos

The Shooting Range #88 - Pages of History section at 05:01 discusses the T-72.

Most produced tanks discusses the T-72 (Family) at 2:31 - War Thunder Official Channel