The Serbian Armed Forces (SAF) used new T-72MS primary battle tanks throughout train ‘Munjeviti Udar (Lightning Strike) 2021′, which was held on 15–27 June. For the reason that introduction of T-72MS tanks within the SAF armament, members of the unit have undergone intensive coaching, and since they’re wonderful tankers, they’ve mastered dealing with the brand new tank in a short while, as demonstrated on this train. Profitable firing speaks volumes about their degree of coaching and the T-72MS tank’s firepower.
Through the coaching actions, the tank crews are engaged on enhancing their techniques, actions and procedures in performing offensive and defensive operations, independently and in cooperation with different SAF items, and observe firing 7.62 mm tank machine weapons and 12.7 mm machine weapons. By collaborating within the train, the members of the unit achieve beneficial expertise in performing essentially the most complicated tank unit duties, but in addition confidence within the reliability and energy of the brand new fight car.
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The tank was developed, designed and manufactured by the Russian Firm UralVagonZavod. The T-72B1MS White Eagle tank has obtained PN-72U Sosna-U day/night time gunners sight. Commanders seat is provided with PKP-72 Falcon`s Eye (Sokolinyi Glaz) panoramic sight with third-generation thermal imager mounted on the rear of the left aspect of the turret. To extend safety in opposition to HEAT (Excessive-Explosive Anti-Tank) ammunition, the tank is fitted with the Kontakt-1 Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) mounted on all sides of the hull and across the turret.
This new modernized model of the T-72 was specifically designed for the export market. In June 2016, 20 T-72B1MS MBTs had been delivered to Nicaragua. The Latin American nation has deliberate to buy a complete of fifty T-72B1MS MBTs. In January 2019, Laos has proven quite a lot of T-72B1MS throughout a army parade within the capital. In November 2020, Serbia has obtained the primary batch of 11 upgraded T-72MS White Eagle primary battle tanks from Russia. Serbian military has unveiled its new T-72B1MS White Eagle on November 28, 2020.
