Difference between revisions of "T-72AV (TURMS-T)"

From War Thunder Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
(Ammunition: Added info about the use of the shells)
(Pros and cons)
(38 intermediate revisions by 16 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Specs-Card
 
|code=ussr_t_72av_turms
 
|store=9584
 
}}
 
 
{{About
 
{{About
 
| about = Russian medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| about = Russian medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 
| usage = other versions
 
| usage = other versions
 
| link = T-72 (Family)
 
| link = T-72 (Family)
 +
}}
 +
{{Specs-Card
 +
|code=ussr_t_72av_turms
 +
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|StoreImage T-72AV (TURMS-T) 001.jpg|StoreImage T-72AV (TURMS-T) 002.jpg|StoreImage T-72AV (TURMS-T) 003.jpg}}
 +
|store=9584
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
 
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
[[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
 
{{Break}}
 
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 
<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
+
The T-72AV is a modernized version of the Soviet-made main battle tank T-72A. The Kontakt-1 ERA on the front of the turret is no longer directly mounted on it and is instead mounted on structural steel supports that form a slight arrow shape, it is also fitted with the Turms-T fire control system.
 +
 
 +
'''Armour type:'''
 +
 
 +
*Rolled homogeneous armour (Hull)
 +
*Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Engine exhaust)
  
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
Line 24: Line 29:
 
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
|-
 
|-
| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+
| Hull || '''Front glacis''' ''(Composite)'' (69°)
 +
 
 +
* 16 mm (Rolled homogeneous) 
 +
* 60 mm (Rolled homogeneous) 
 +
* 105 mm (Textolite) 
 +
* 50 mm (Rolled homogeneous) 
 +
{{annotation|80 mm|Estimated through calculation of effective thickness at angle.}}
 +
(60°) ''Lower glacis'' 
 +
| 70-80 mm (0°) ''Top'' <br> 20 mm (32°) ''Bottom'' || 40 mm (0-60°) ''Top'' <br> 40 mm (30°) ''Middle''<br> 20 mm (29-55°) ''Bottom'' || 30 mm (89°) ''Front''<br>20 mm (88-90°) ''Engine deck''<br>5 mm ''Engine grille''
 
|-
 
|-
| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+
| Turret || '''Front''' ''(Composite)'' (1-76°)
 +
 
 +
* 75-140 mm (Cast homogenous)
 +
* 115 mm (Quartz core)
 +
* 200-280 mm (Cast homogenous)
 +
 
 +
150 - 400 mm (5-70°) ''Gun mantlet''  
 +
| 180 - 240 mm (0-69°) || 65 mm (1-89°) || 45 mm (66-86°)<br>30 mm (66-77°) ''Gunner and Ejection hatch''<br>100 mm (90°) ''Commander's hatch''
 
|-
 
|-
| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
+
| Cupola || 40 mm (2°) || 40 mm (6°) || 40 mm (3°) || 40 mm (90°)<br>45 mm ''TURMS-T module''
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
Line 34: Line 54:
 
'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 
'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 
<!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
 
<!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
 +
 +
* Kontakt-1 ERA mounted on turret front, hull front and hull sides present 5 mm effective protection against kinetic energy munitions, while presenting 370 mm effective protection against chemical energy munitions.
 +
* Belly armour of the {{PAGENAME}} is 20 mm thick.
 +
* Track armour is 30 mm thick, while suspension wheels are 20 mm thick.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
+
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
+
<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1209|rbMinHp=690}}
  
{{tankMobility}}
+
=== Modifications and economy ===
 +
{{Specs-Economy}}
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
 
=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 
<!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
 
{{main|2A46M (125 mm)}}
 
{{main|2A46M (125 mm)}}
''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.''
 
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
Line 56: Line 82:
 
|-
 
|-
 
! ''Arcade''
 
! ''Arcade''
| rowspan="2" | 44 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
+
| rowspan="2" | 44 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane ||19.0||26.4||32.0||35.4||37.6|| rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
 
|-
 
|-
 
! ''Realistic''
 
! ''Realistic''
| __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+
|11.9||14.0||17.0||18.8||20.0
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
Line 107: Line 133:
  
 
==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 
==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
<!-- [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] -->
+
[[File:Ammoracks T-72A.png|thumb]]<!-- '''Last updated: 2.3.0.69''' -->
<!-- '''Last updated: 2.1.0.18''' -->
 
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
! Full<br>ammo
+
!Full
! 1st<br>rack empty
+
ammo
! 2nd<br>rack empty
+
!1st
! 3rd<br>rack empty
+
rack empty
! 4th<br>rack empty
+
!2nd
! 5th<br>rack empty
+
rack empty
! 6th<br>rack empty
+
!3rd
! Visual<br>discrepancy
+
rack empty
|-
+
!4th
| '''44''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
+
rack empty
 +
!Visual
 +
discrepancy
 
|-
 
|-
 +
|'''44'''||41&nbsp;''(+3)''||39&nbsp;''(+5)''||''22(+22)''||0&nbsp;''(+44)''||No
 
|}
 
|}
 
 
=== Machine guns ===
 
=== Machine guns ===
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}}
 
<!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
 
{{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}
 
{{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}
Line 150: Line 179:
 
<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
 
''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
 
=== Modules ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tier
 
! colspan="2" | Mobility
 
! colspan="2" | Protection
 
! colspan="2" | Firepower
 
|-
 
| I
 
|Tracks
 
|
 
|Parts
 
|
 
|Horizontal Drive
 
|3BM9
 
|-
 
| II
 
|Suspension
 
|Brake System
 
|FPE
 
|NVD
 
|Adjustment of Fire
 
|3BM15
 
|-
 
| III
 
|Filters
 
|
 
|Crew Replenishment
 
|Smoke Grenade
 
|Elevation Mechanism
 
|Laser Rangefinder
 
|-
 
| IV
 
|Transmission
 
|Engine
 
|ESS
 
|
 
|Artillery Support
 
|3BM22
 
|-
 
! colspan="7" | This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase
 
|-
 
|}
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
Line 199: Line 185:
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
* Thermal sight for gunner and commander
+
* Second generation thermal sights for both gunner and commander
* Equipped with an autoloader
+
* Capable of firing every 7.1 seconds and because of autoloader mechanism even after losing a crew member or being on fire gun, the reload speed will not change
 
* Low profile, easy to hide
 
* Low profile, easy to hide
 
* Can use ESS and shoot through it with thermal sights
 
* Can use ESS and shoot through it with thermal sights
* Armour can sometimes take a hit
+
* Extremely armoured turret can eat modern APFSDS even when uptiered
 +
* ERA offers excellent protection against ATGMS and powerful HEAT shells
 +
* Gun offers a lot of ammunition variants, including HEATFS used to hull break lighter vehicles and big HE round that when placed properly could destroy even [[Leopard 2A6]] from the front, as well as access to 3BM42
 +
* Commander's thermals - a feature highly uncommon amongst Soviet/Russian vehicles
 +
* 3BM42 has high muzzle velocity - long range targets are much easier to hit
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* Clasic reactive armour, low protection against kinetic rounds
+
* "CONTACT-1" explosive reactive armour, offers no protection against kinetic rounds
* Compact crew placement, 1 hit can knock out the entire tank
+
* Explosive reactive armour can be rapidly shot off with 12.7 and 20 mm gunfire
* Slow reverse speed
+
* Only 3 crew members that are compactly located inside the tank, resulting in a well-placed shot knocking out the entire tank
 +
* Very slow reverse speed of only -4 km/h
 +
* The mechanized ammo rack is located in the middle of the tank right underneath the commander and gunner, resulting in quick ammo detonation when shot from the sides
 +
* Sides offer low protection making the task to angle tank properly a lot harder
 +
* Turret has weak spots that can disable the gun and exposing the LFP is a one-shot death wish
 +
* Hull armour is the same as on the 9.3 T-72A: it can easily be penetrated by most of the guns you face
 +
* Not as mobile as the competition it faces
 +
* Slower reload compared to the opposition
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+
=== [[wt:en/news/6910-development-t-72av-turms-t-syrian-guard-en|Devblog]] ===
 +
The T-72AV (TURMS-T) is a Soviet T-72AV tank modernized for the Syrian army. The TURMS fire control system, developed by the Italian company Officine Galileo, was previously used on C1 Ariete tanks. In the early 2000's, this fire control system was adopted for the T-72.
 +
 
 +
The system significantly improves the tank's vision capabilities, thanks to the commander's panoramic sight. It also features a high-quality thermal imaging gunner's sight, which allows the tank to effectively perform combat missions at night and in poor visibility conditions. By 2006, 122 TURMS kits were produced for the Syrian army.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+
[[File:War Thunder Super-Resolution 2020.12.01 - 08.26.18.72.jpg|thumb|none|T-72AV in Late Green Camouflage obtainable ingame for 830 enemies defeated or 200GE]]
 +
<gallery mode="packed" caption="T-72AV (TURMS-T) Devblog Images" heights="200">
 +
File:T-72AV TURMS WTWallpaper 001.jpg|
 +
File:T-72AV TURMS WTWallpaper 002.jpg|
 +
File:T-72AV TURMS WTWallpaper 003.jpg|
 +
File:T-72AV TURMS WTWallpaper 004.jpg|
 +
File:T-72AV TURMS WTWallpaper 005.jpg|
 +
</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
Line 223: Line 230:
 
* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
  
* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
+
* [[T-72A]] - Base variant of the {{PAGENAME}}.
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+
 
 +
;<nowiki>Other T-72 vehicles:</nowiki>
 +
 
 +
* [[T-72B]]
 +
* [[T-72B (1989)]]
 +
* [[T-72B3]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==

Revision as of 09:28, 28 June 2021

This page is about the Russian medium tank T-72AV (TURMS-T). For other versions, see T-72 (Family).
T-72AV (TURMS-T)
ussr_t_72av_turms.png
GarageImage T-72AV (TURMS-T).jpg
StoreImage T-72AV (TURMS-T) 001.jpg
StoreImage T-72AV (TURMS-T) 002.jpg
StoreImage T-72AV (TURMS-T) 003.jpg
T-72AV (TURMS-T)
AB RB SB
10.0 10.0 10.0
Show in game
STORE

Description

The T-72AV (TURMS-T) is a premium gift rank VII Soviet medium tank with a battle rating of 10.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power".

General info

Survivability and armour

ERA
Effective action against the cumulative ammunition
Composite armour
Balanced protection against all types of ammunition
Smoke grenades
Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle
ESS
Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle
Self-entrenching equipment
Creation of ramparts and trenches in soft ground
Armourfront / side / back
Hull110 / 80 / 40
Turret125 / 102 / 65
Crew3 people
Visibility75 %

The T-72AV is a modernized version of the Soviet-made main battle tank T-72A. The Kontakt-1 ERA on the front of the turret is no longer directly mounted on it and is instead mounted on structural steel supports that form a slight arrow shape, it is also fitted with the Turms-T fire control system.

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour (Hull)
  • Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Engine exhaust)
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull Front glacis (Composite) (69°)
  • 16 mm (Rolled homogeneous)
  • 60 mm (Rolled homogeneous)
  • 105 mm (Textolite)
  • 50 mm (Rolled homogeneous)

80 mm

(60°) Lower glacis  
70-80 mm (0°) Top
20 mm (32°) Bottom
40 mm (0-60°) Top
40 mm (30°) Middle
20 mm (29-55°) Bottom
30 mm (89°) Front
20 mm (88-90°) Engine deck
5 mm Engine grille
Turret Front (Composite) (1-76°)
  • 75-140 mm (Cast homogenous)
  • 115 mm (Quartz core)
  • 200-280 mm (Cast homogenous)

150 - 400 mm (5-70°) Gun mantlet

180 - 240 mm (0-69°) 65 mm (1-89°) 45 mm (66-86°)
30 mm (66-77°) Gunner and Ejection hatch
100 mm (90°) Commander's hatch
Cupola 40 mm (2°) 40 mm (6°) 40 mm (3°) 40 mm (90°)
45 mm TURMS-T module

Notes:

  • Kontakt-1 ERA mounted on turret front, hull front and hull sides present 5 mm effective protection against kinetic energy munitions, while presenting 370 mm effective protection against chemical energy munitions.
  • Belly armour of the T-72AV (TURMS-T) is 20 mm thick.
  • Track armour is 30 mm thick, while suspension wheels are 20 mm thick.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB67 / 5 km/h
RB and SB60 / 5 km/h
Number of gears7 forward
1 back
Weight43.0 t
Engine power
AB1 488 hp
RB and SB780 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB34.6 hp/t
RB and SB18.1 hp/t
Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 67 5 43 1209 1,488 28.12 34.6
Realistic 60 5 690 780 16.05 18.14

Modifications and economy

Repair cost
AB3 363 Sl icon.png
RB3 260 Sl icon.png
SB3 794 Sl icon.png
Crew training10 000 Sl icon.png
Experts1 160 000 Sl icon.png
Aces2 100 Ge icon.png
Research Aces2 150 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
Talisman.png 2 × 150 / 200 / 250 % Sl icon.png
Talisman.png 2 × 232 / 232 / 232 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new tank traks.png
Tracks
Mods new tank suspension.png
Suspension
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Mods dozer blade.png
Dozer Blade
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Mods thermal sight.png
NVD
Mods tank reinforcement ussr.png
Crew Replenishment
Mods smoke screen.png
Smoke grenade
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
ESS
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Mods tank ammo.png
125mm_ussr_3BM22_APDS_FS_ammo_pack
Mods tank cannon.png
Adjustment of Fire
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Mods tank laser rangefinder.png
Laser rangefinder
Mods art support.png
Artillery Support
Mods tank ammo.png
125mm_ussr_3BM42_APDS_FS_ammo_pack

Armaments

Laser rangefinder
Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder
Night vision device
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

Two-plane stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving
Autoloader
Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader
Ammunition44 rounds
First-order22 rounds
Reload7.1 s
Vertical guidance-6° / 13°
Main article: 2A46M (125 mm)
125 mm 2A46M Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 44 -6°/+13° ±180° Two-plane 19.0 26.4 32.0 35.4 37.6 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10
Realistic 11.9 14.0 17.0 18.8 20.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
3BK12M HEATFS 440 440 440 440 440 440
3OF26 HE 42 42 42 42 42 42
3BM22 APFSDS 425 420 415 405 393 380
3BM42 APFSDS 479 477 470 462 453 445
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead
Velocity
(m/s)
Projectile
Mass (kg)
Fuse delay
(m)
Fuse sensitivity
(mm)
Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g)
Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
3BK12M HEATFS 905 19 0.05 0.1 2,530 65° 72° 77°
3OF26 HE 850 23 0 0.1 5,240 79° 80° 81°
3BM22 APFSDS 1,760 4.83 N/A N/A N/A 76° 77° 80°
3BM42 APFSDS 1,700 4.85 N/A N/A N/A 78° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Ammoracks T-72A.png
Full

ammo

1st

rack empty

2nd

rack empty

3rd

rack empty

4th

rack empty

Visual

discrepancy

44 41 (+3) 39 (+5) 22(+22) (+44) No

Machine guns

12.7 mm NSVT machine gun
Ammunition300 rounds
Belt capacity60 rounds
Reload5.0 s
Fire rate700 shots/min
Vertical guidance-4° / 75°
Ammunition2 000 rounds
Belt capacity250 rounds
Reload8.0 s
Fire rate700 shots/min
12.7 mm NSVT
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Pintle 300 (150) 700 -4°/+75° ±180°
7.62 mm PKT
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 2,000 (250) 700 N/A N/A

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Second generation thermal sights for both gunner and commander
  • Capable of firing every 7.1 seconds and because of autoloader mechanism even after losing a crew member or being on fire gun, the reload speed will not change
  • Low profile, easy to hide
  • Can use ESS and shoot through it with thermal sights
  • Extremely armoured turret can eat modern APFSDS even when uptiered
  • ERA offers excellent protection against ATGMS and powerful HEAT shells
  • Gun offers a lot of ammunition variants, including HEATFS used to hull break lighter vehicles and big HE round that when placed properly could destroy even Leopard 2A6 from the front, as well as access to 3BM42
  • Commander's thermals - a feature highly uncommon amongst Soviet/Russian vehicles
  • 3BM42 has high muzzle velocity - long range targets are much easier to hit

Cons:

  • "CONTACT-1" explosive reactive armour, offers no protection against kinetic rounds
  • Explosive reactive armour can be rapidly shot off with 12.7 and 20 mm gunfire
  • Only 3 crew members that are compactly located inside the tank, resulting in a well-placed shot knocking out the entire tank
  • Very slow reverse speed of only -4 km/h
  • The mechanized ammo rack is located in the middle of the tank right underneath the commander and gunner, resulting in quick ammo detonation when shot from the sides
  • Sides offer low protection making the task to angle tank properly a lot harder
  • Turret has weak spots that can disable the gun and exposing the LFP is a one-shot death wish
  • Hull armour is the same as on the 9.3 T-72A: it can easily be penetrated by most of the guns you face
  • Not as mobile as the competition it faces
  • Slower reload compared to the opposition

History

Devblog

The T-72AV (TURMS-T) is a Soviet T-72AV tank modernized for the Syrian army. The TURMS fire control system, developed by the Italian company Officine Galileo, was previously used on C1 Ariete tanks. In the early 2000's, this fire control system was adopted for the T-72.

The system significantly improves the tank's vision capabilities, thanks to the commander's panoramic sight. It also features a high-quality thermal imaging gunner's sight, which allows the tank to effectively perform combat missions at night and in poor visibility conditions. By 2006, 122 TURMS kits were produced for the Syrian army.

Media

File:War Thunder Super-Resolution 2020.12.01 - 08.26.18.72.jpg
T-72AV in Late Green Camouflage obtainable ingame for 830 enemies defeated or 200GE

See also

  • T-72A - Base variant of the T-72AV (TURMS-T).
Other T-72 vehicles:

External links


USSR medium tanks
T-28  T-28 (1938) · T-28 · T-28E
T-34-76  T-34 (Prototype) · T-34 (1940) · T-34 (1941) · T-34 (1st Gv.T.Br.) · T-34 (1942) · T-34E STZ · T-34E
T-34-57  T-34-57 · T-34-57 (1943)
T-34-85  T-34-85 (D-5T) · T-34-85 · T-34-85E
T-34-100  T-34-100
T-44  T-44 · T-44-100 · T-44-122
T-54  T-54 (1947) · T-54 (1949) · T-54 (1951)
T-55  TO-55 · T-55A · T-55AM-1 · T-55AMD-1
T-62  T-62 · T-62M-1
T-64  Object 435 · T-64A (1971) · T-64B
T-72  T-72A · T-72AV (TURMS-T) · T-72B · T-72B (1989) · T-72B3 · T-72M2 Moderna
T-80  T-80B · T-80U · T-80UD · T-80UK · T-80UM2 · T-80BVM · Object 292
T-90  Т-90А · T-90M
Trophies/Lend-Lease 
Germany  ▂T-III · ▂T-V
Great Britain  ▂МК-IX "Valentine"
USA  ▂M3 Medium · ▂M4A2

USSR premium ground vehicles
Light tanks  BA-11 · RBT-5 · BT-7A (F-32) · T-26 (1st Gv.T.Br.) · T-26E · T-126 · PT-76-57 · 2S38
Medium tanks  T-34 (Prototype) · T-34 (1st Gv.T.Br.) · T-34E · T-34-57 (1943) · T-34-85E · T-34-100 · T-44-122 · TO-55 · T-55AM-1 · T-72AV (TURMS-T) · T-80UD
  ▂M3 Medium · ▂M4A2 · ▂T-III · ▂T-V · ▂МК-IX "Valentine"
Heavy tanks  SMK · T-35 · ▂MK-II "Matilda" · KV-1E · KV-2 (1940) · KV-2 (ZiS-6) · KV-122 · KV-220 · IS-2 "Revenge" · Object 248 · IS-6 · T-10A
Tank destroyers  BM-8-24 · BM-13N · BM-31-12
  SU-57 · SU-76D · SU-76M (5th Gv.Kav.Corps) · SU-85A · SU-100Y · SU-122P · Object 120
SPAA  ▂Phòng không T-34 · ZUT-37