The T72B3M is armed with a 2A46M5 125mm smoothbore gun, which is an advanced version of the 2A46M cannon. It also features a rear-view camera and a mechanical drive display system. The T-72B3M tank is equipped with radio systems for encrypted digital voice and data transfer, snorkels for deep fording, and a built-in blade for self-entrenching. The mobility and combat characteristics of the tank have also been improved to compete with the most advanced tanks worldwide. The MBT features an advanced fire control system and a new thermal sight. The middle section of the forward hull houses the driver, while the turret accommodates the other two crew members. The tank is manned by a crew of three, including a driver, a commander and a gunner. The layout of the T-72B3M is identical to that of the standard T-72 with driver’s cab at forward hull, fighting compartment in the centre and the power-pack at the rear. The first T-72B3M tank was inducted into service by the Belarusian Armed Forces in June 2017. The first batch of 20 upgraded tanks entered service with the Western Military District of the Russian Army in February 2017.

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