Placeholder text

Go to cart

T-72

By Ryan Then

T-72 Business & Technology

T-72

0 - Default Title
Description
T-72 - The Definitive Guide to the Soviet Workhorse explores the evolution of Soviet T-72 main battle tank design from start to finish. By drawing on an exceptional range of original Russian sources, this book offers a new, fresh and detailed look at a tank that continues to shape the battlefield today. Conceived as a formidable response to new Western tank designs and influenced by new requirements and design philosophies, the T-72 was equipped with a powerful cannon, formidable armor and good mobility. Following its introduction, the T-72 quickly emerged as a true workhorse in the Soviet arsenal. From its powerful 125 mm main gun, a revolutionary autoloader, over to new optics, a novel armor design and revised crew positions, this book delves into the engineering and technological developments that propelled the T-72 beyond its ambitious goals. Through a detailed examination of the planning and development, as well as the core design and engineering choices that made the T-72, discover how this tank became a cornerstone of Soviet military might.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
492
Release Date:
2024-06-05
Publication Date:
2024-06-05
Publisher:
Military History Group Ltd.
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1915453216
ISBN13:
9781915453211
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
630 g
Height:
148 cm
Width:
210 cm
Thickness:
27 cm
Buy on Amazon
Currently sold out