Page 25 - History of War - Issue 25-16
P. 25
MAIN BATTLE TANKS
T–72
A convoy of Soviet T-72 main battle tanks, their commanders riding
in open turrets, moves forward in this image taken in 1985 YEARS IN OPERATION: 1973-PRESENT
ORIGIN: SOVIET UNION/RUSSIA NUMBER MADE: 25,000
FIREPOWER
2
The 125mm 2A46M/2A46M-5 smoothbore gun is slightly
larger in calibre than the main weapons of most Western
tanks. Although effective, design limitations restrict its
elevation and the probable accuracy of its ire.
