T-72S / Type 59D

T-72S / Type 59D

Type: Main Battle 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.

Technical Specifications

crew3
armorKontakt-1 ERA
engineV-84MS diesel, 840 hp
width_m3.6
height_m2.2
length_m9.5
main_gun2A46M 125mm (T-72S) / 105mm Type 83A (Type 59D)
range_km500
secondaryPKT 7.62mm + NSVT 12.7mm
max_speed_kmh60
weight_tonnes44.5

Operators

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