Enhanced New Armor, Laser Rangefinder Sight - What's Inside and Out of the Russian Upgraded T-72B3M Tank

The Russian Ministry of Defense has shown modernized T-72B3M tanks. The products, which receive more and more updates within the walls of Uralvagonzavod, are being tested at training grounds.

T-72B3M is a deeply modernized version of the main battle tank T-72. During the modernization of recent years, it received an enhanced engine with 1130 horsepower and a modified combat compartment.

Unlike the basic version, it is more survivable and effective not only during combined arms combat, but also during combat operations with the massive use of anti-tank weapons.

Its armor is reinforced with side screens with dynamic protection modules"Relikt" and mounted lattice screens.

The differences of the new T-72B3M tank include:

- more powerful engines and automatic transmission;

- improved fire control system with a digital ballistic computer;

- new dynamic protection systems in a "soft" case;

- sight with laser rangefinder and anti-tank missile control system;

- digital communication means of the latest generation;

- rear view cameras;

- more reliable caterpillar tracks.

Also in 2023, the Ministry of Defense patented a sample of the T-72B3M tank with a new Arena-M complex, capable of repelling anti-tank weapons of a conditional enemy."Arena-M" can protect the tank from grenades, guided missiles and artillery HEAT projectiles.