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
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