T-72S / Type 59D
Type: tank
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Uralvagonzavod
Overview
Myanmar operates a mixed tank fleet including Russian T-72S (~50+ units) and Chinese Type 59D (~100+ units). The T-72S features 125mm 2A46M smoothbore gun while the upgraded Type 59D has a 105mm rifled gun with improved fire control. Both types provide armored firepower though are constrained by Myanmar's mountainous jungle terrain.
Operators
- Myanmar
- Syria
- Iraq
- Algeria
- Angola
- India
- Vietnam
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- North Korea
- Sudan
- Zimbabwe
- Georgia
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