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T-72

Glacis of a Soviet / Russian T-72M Main Battle Tank (MBT) (FMCV0299).

 

T-72M Main Battle Tank

Russian

T-72M was first seen in 1980. This version replaced the optical range finder with a laser. The T-72 also has improved turret armor on the front. Resulting thickened front lead U.S. Tankers to nickname it the " Dolly Parton Tank".

 

Weight (combat load)

48.9 tons

 

Primary Armament

125mm gun

 

Max. Speed, road

50 mph

 

The restoration of this vehicle took approximately 3 weeks costing between $30 and $40 thousand dollars. This vehicle will remain on display outside until the museum receives funding to provide a storage facility large enough to preserve it and the other pieces displayed here.

 

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T-72

 

 

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Uploaded on November 17, 2008
Taken on November 17, 2008