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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''T-72B3 (Object 184M-3)''' is an up-gunned and armoured modification of the [[T-72B]], which is the third variant of the [[T-72 (Family)|T-72 main battle tank family]]. To simplify supply lines, old stocks of T-72B variants held in reserve were upgraded with components used in the new T-90 main battle tank family in 2010. The modernisation program (as the '''T-72B3M'''; post-2016 production) focuses primarily on the implementation of a new fire control system, in addition to performing an extensive upgrade on every tank, such as more powerful V-92S2 engines, a new steering system in the driver's compartment, and new universal, twin-pin tracks. While the tank commander's sight retains an upgraded version of the legacy TKN-3MK sight, the gunner's sight now has access to thermal imaging equipment as well as the new PNM Sosna-U panoramic multi-spectral sensor, which is a multi-channel, panoramic sight with a built-in laser rangefinder.
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Introduced in [[Update "Raining Fire"]], the T-72B3 provides players with cutting-edge technology. With the much-needed thermal imaging equipment for the gunner's sight, players will be able to easily spot enemies from a distance. While all of these improvements do not eliminate its main flaw, which is the extremely slow reverse speed, they do make this tank one of the most powerful members of the T-72 main battle tank family to date. Players will be pleased to have this tank at their disposal, as it will undoubtedly perform well in battle.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Raining Fire"]].
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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[[File:T-72B3_weak_spots.png|400px|thumb|right|Vulnerable areas of the T-72B3's frontal profile. The gunner's sight is a risky shot as it has a chance of ricocheting.]]
 
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Overall, the armour protection of the T-72B3 can be considered almost the same as in the [[T-90A]] and [[T-80U]]. The T-72B3, similar to the [[T-72B (1989)]] and T-90A, has access to the Kontakt-5 ERA. This ERA (different from Relict and Kontakt-1 seen in other T-72B series) has the particularity that it has stopping power against APFSDS (similar to Dorchester). Different from other T-72s and T-90A, this tank also gets access to the multi-layer Relict ERA in the side-skirts and slat armour (cage) on the engine deck sides and rear. Fuel tanks on either side of the driver can soak up some shrapnel and add to the overall survivability although they are most likely to be lit on fire if hit with HEAT-FS or an ATGM. However, as with all Russian autoloaded MBTs, there are only three crew members so a well-placed shot is capable of causing a crew knock-out. Despite having a carousel autoloader which is not protected by any blast shield like on the [[Leclerc]] and [[Type 90]] MBTs, it is harder to ammo rack compared to the T-80s especially since the ammo is scattered horizontally on top of each other ("=" in this shape) and not in an L shape (in which charges are vertical and projectiles are horizontal). This reduces the chances of ammo rack compared to the T-80s. However, all side shots on the hull will be lethal regardless of the carousel as said shot will take out two crew members. The ERA offers really good protection against chemical energy penetrators such as HEAT-FS, ATGMs, and anti-tank grenades, having a protection of 420 mm against chemical energy and 120 mm against kinetic energy. This makes the tank capable of withstanding hits of all HEAT-FS of the BR (most of them penetrate between 320 mm to 480 mm) and ATGMs (between 400 mm to 1,000 mm). It should be noted that ERA itself cannot stop all the spalling created by the premature explosion, the armour plating is what stops the spalling in case the ATGM has more penetration than what the ERA can withstand.
 
  
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
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| Hull ||60 mm (69°) Front glacis||80 mm (0°) Front<br>70 mm (0°) Rear
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| Hull ||60 mm (69°) Front glacis||80 mm (0°) Front
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| 40 mm (30°) Top<br>40 mm (30°) Center<br>20 mm (29°) Bottom
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70 mm (0°) Rear
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| 30 mm Front<br>20 mm Engine deck
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40 mm (30°) Center
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| 30 mm Front
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20 mm Engine deck
 
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| Turret || 585-660 mm ''Turret front'' <br>220-600 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || 180-240 mm || 75-150 mm || 45 mm
 
| Turret || 585-660 mm ''Turret front'' <br>220-600 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || 180-240 mm || 75-150 mm || 45 mm
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* ERA plates are 13 mm thick
 
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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The T-72B3 has the same mobility and manoeuvrability as past T-72B series with its V-84 engine. However, once the UBH package is installed, it has greater mobility compared to previous T-72 series tanks as it has an increase in horsepower thanks to the V-92S2F engine. Compared to its more expensive and gas turbine-equipped counterpart, the T-80U, the T-72B3 has worse mobility and manoeuvrability even with the UBH package. The T-72B3 has mediocre speed and overall mobility compared to NATO tanks which is compensated with armour and low profile. With its powerful engine, the T-72B3 is able to pull and push enemy tanks with ease (winching them is recommended to activate the tank corpse track movement as they will not move if no cable is attached)
 
  
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armaments ==
 
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=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
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{{main|2A46M-5 (125 mm)}}
 
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The T-72B3 has access to the 2A46M-5 125 mm smoothbore main gun. This gun is nothing new in the Russian MBT tree and fires the same ammunition as seen in previous models (darts vary from the T-72A to the rest of the T-72 and T-90 tanks). This can be considered as a pro as all rounds have same handling between series. As all T-72Bs, they are able to fire the 9M119 ATGM from the main gun. However, the T-72B3 has access to the 9M119M1, a modernized 9M119 with a tandem charge but slightly reduced flight speed. The 2E58 gun control system was also adopted, which greatly boosts the gun traverse speed to a whopping 40° in both horizontal and vertical directions.
 
  
 
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! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
 
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| rowspan="2" | 45 || 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
 
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| 23.8 || 28.0 || 34.0 || 37.6 || 40.0
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==== Ammunition ====
 
==== Ammunition ====
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The T-72B3 has access to the same ammunition shown in previous T-72Bs. All are capable rounds which are not new and have same handling.
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''HEAT-FS:''
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The 3BK18M is the first round the T-72B3, as the previous T-72Bs, has access to, it can be considered a mediocre round as most of the enemies which will be faced will be able to withstand it due to composite armour. However, it is particularly useful when facing light armoured vehicles which are prompt to overpressure (SPAA, light tanks, etc) and useful when facing enemy helicopters as it has enough explosive mass and flight speed to be competitive as a last resort. As a hollow charge, it is prompt to detonate mid-air due to trees, bushes and fences. This makes the round difficult to use when in long range engagements as some field elements (forage, objects, etc.) may not be rendered and the round's velocity make aiming harder.
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''APFSDS:''
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! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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The T-72B3 has access to 2 types of APFSDS: the 3BM42 and 3BM60. The 3BM42 is a decent round with decent penetration and stopping power. While it lacks penetration to penetrate Leopard 2 tanks upper frontal plate, Leclerc's lower frontal plate or M1A1/2 turret plates, it has enough penetration to hit and cause critical damage in weakspots and side shots. 3BM60 however, has much more penetration which can penetrate all tanks from all sides.
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| 3OF26 || HE || 42 || 42 || 42 || 42 || 42 || 42
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The 9M119M1 is a tandem version of the previously seen 9M119 SACLOS ATGM in past T-72s. The main upgrade is the tandem charge, everything else remains practically the same with exception of reduction of flight speed.
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| 9M119M1 || ATGM (tandem) || 850 || 850 || 850 || 850 || 850 || 850
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| 3BM42 || APFSDS || 479 || 477 || 470 || 462 || 453 || 445
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| 3BK18M || HEATFS || 905 || 19.0 || 0.05 || 1 || 2,790 || 65° || 72° || 77°
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=== Machine guns ===
 
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
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== Usage in battles ==
 
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==== As T-72B3 ====
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The most obvious difference between Mod. 1989 and post-2012 modification is the addition of the new Sosna-U TVD camera and the lack of IR searchlight, as well as the new Kord (6P49) for the commander. Although the Sosna-U does look like CITV, but it is in fact part of the new gunner system and only serve as the TVD for both the gunner and commander (with separated monitor); if players do have the need to override the turret, the only thing they can rely on is the traditional periscope only with NVD channel and fixed 5x magnification, which can be major problem when entering night battle. Other than that, T-72B3 is mostly similar to T-72B Mod. 1989 at 10.0 other than the new gunner system. If T-72B Mod. 1989 is monstrous for its great protection at 10.0, then T-72B3 can be said as the complete opposite at 11.3; due to the identical protection from a 10.0 tank, MBTs at its tier with APFSDS more than 600 mm penetration will have greater odds to penetrate T-72B3 at close distance. The inferior mobility also hinders the flexibility of the tank as it is much lower than any MBTs of its era at only 840 hp (NATO/US-Allied countries and PLAGF are already at >1200 hp), at such, T-72B3 will not be the first one to hit the frontline; leaving more of a second-line MBT for the time being. Be sure to utilize covers from time to time and plan any assaults ahead as the gun traverse is still inferior for this model; with upgraded APFSDS and ATGMs of its era, it can still make sure most NATO MBTs will have a bad day once being penetrated (aside from Strv 122 series and ZTZ99 series) while HEFS can make sure overpressure kills on tanks with exposed CITV or light vehicles.
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After the UBH upgrades in 2016, the T-72B3M, actually received upgrades during the upgrades of 2016 with revised 2E58 gun control system which further boosted the previously inferior gun laying motors on both direction (now at up to 40°), giving it much needed reaction time than previous models. The protection is also upgraded with new Relikt ERA based on Kontakt-5 on the UFP (identical to T-80BVM), side 4S24 "soft-case" ERA packs with some extend of kinetic protection, as well as rear side fences to protect from chemical shells; finally, the much anticipated mobility upgrade brings the V-92S2F with an sub-par 1130 hp output, although it will not change the inferior reverse speed by any means, this gives way more acceleration when going forward and flanking enemies can be a viable option if needed. It can be say that the base model and upgraded T-72B3 is completely different tank especially on the overall handling. The UBH can now keeps up with the main force for an assault while the new ammunitions can maintain its efficiency to terminate enemies' career; making T-72B3 UBH a much tougher target to be dealt with.
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Overall, with careful planning during assault and be extra careful before upgrade can further enhance the efficiency of T-72B3; while the upgraded tank can serve as a backup to T-80BVM with lesser mobility. 
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
 
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* Has access to 2nd generation thermals for the gunner
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*High resolution Thermals
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* Decent side armour with the UBH package, the 4S22 and 4S24 ERA can stop HEAT rounds and ATGMs from the side. 
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*Great frontal armor, the Relikt ERA is very effective against chemical rounds and can even stop the italian CL3143 on many parts of the frontal hull
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** UBH package also upgrades the engine for better mobility
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*Decent acceleration and top speed
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*Good selection of shells, including APSDFS, HEAT-FS, HE and Tandem ATGM's.
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Revision as of 20:15, 5 September 2020

RANK 6 BRITAIN
Rooikat 105 PACK
T-72B3
ussr_t_72b3_2011.png
T-72B3
USSR flag.png USSR
VII Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
11.3 11.3 11.3
Class:
Research:350 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:950 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

GarageImage T-72B3.jpg


The T-72B3 is a rank VII Soviet medium tank with a battle rating of 11.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Raining Fire".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull 60 mm (69°) Front glacis 80 mm (0°) Front

70 mm (0°) Rear

40 mm (30°) Top

40 mm (30°) Center

20 mm (29°) Bottom

30 mm Front

20 mm Engine deck

Turret 585-660 mm Turret front
220-600 mm Gun mantlet 		180-240 mm 75-150 mm 45 mm
Cupola 40 mm 40 mm

Notes:

Mobility

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock AoA Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 67 5 46 1 1,302 1,603 28.3 34.11
Realistic 60 5 743 840 16.15 17.87

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: 2A46M-5 (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: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. 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.

125 mm 2A46M-5 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 45 -6°/+13° ±180° Two-plane __.__ __.__ __.__ __.__ __.__ 7.10 7.10 7.10 7.10
Realistic __.__ __.__ __.__ __.__ __.__

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
3BK18M HEATFS 550 550 550 550 550 550
3OF26 HE 42 42 42 42 42 42
3BM22 APFSDS 425 420 415 405 393 380
9M119M1 ATGM (tandem) 850 850 850 850 850 850
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%
3BK18M HEATFS 905 19.0 0.05 1 2,790 65° 72° 77°
3OF26 HE 850 23.0 0.1 0.1 5,240 79° 80° 81°
3BM22 APFSDS 1,760 4.83 N/A N/A N/A 76° 77° 80°
9M119M1 ATGM (tandem) 350 17.2 0.2 0.01 4,720 80° 82° 90°
3BM42 APFSDS 1,700 4.85 N/A N/A N/A 78° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
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Machine guns

Main articles: 6P50 (12.7 mm), PKT (7.62 mm)
12.7 mm 6P50
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

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Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts Horizontal Drive 3BM22
II Suspension Brake System FPE NVD Adjustment of Fire Laser rangefinder
III Filters Crew Replenishment Smoke grenade Elevation Mechanism 9M119M1
IV Transmission Engine ESS T-72B3 UBH Artillery Support 3BM42

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • High resolution Thermals
  • Great frontal armor, the Relikt ERA is very effective against chemical rounds and can even stop the italian CL3143 on many parts of the frontal hull
  • Decent acceleration and top speed
  • Good selection of shells, including APSDFS, HEAT-FS, HE and Tandem ATGM's.
  • Tandem ATGM's have good penetration, effective against targets your main shells cant penetrate, or for hullbreaking SPAA and other lightly armoured vehicles
  • Turret armour is very thick, even from the side, due to the ERA

Cons:

  • Slow reverse speed
  • 7.1s Reload
  • No ammo rack protection, Any round that penetrates and hits the ammo rack has a good chance at destroying the vehicle
  • Slow gun handling compared to western tanks
  • 3 crew members
  • Gun ring and mantlet are still the biggest weakspots
  • Like all other top tier soviet/russian MBT's it is considerably slower than almost all the western tanks, even the challanger 2 is faster.
  • Small size means crew is packed thightly together, an penetrating shell often takes it out in one shot

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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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

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