Sprocket T-72M2 Moderna

T-72M2 Moderna - History

The T-72M2 is a Slovakian upgrade of the Soviet T-72M1 main battle tank, developed in the aftermath of the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1992. The Slovakian tank manufacturer ZTS Dubnica, which faced a severe economic crisis and a shrinking domestic market after the split of the former federation, wanted to modernize the existing T-72M1 tanks to meet the demands of potential customers and improve the existing fleet of Slovakian armored vehicles. To achieve this, they joined forces with Belgian SABCA and French SFIM, two leading European companies in the field of systems integration. Together, they embarked on a comprehensive upgrade program, focusing on enhancing the tank’s firepower, protection, and mobility. This partnership resulted in the T-72M2 Moderna, which was equipped with an upgraded 2A46MS 125mm cannon, cutting-edge French electro-optical systems, an improved VEGA Plus fire control system, and a new modular armor package that increased the tank's protection level against kinetic and chemical threats. Other upgrades included a secondary 30mm 2A42 autocannon, a new PZL Wola S12U diesel engine, integration of Slovakian-made TAPNA APFSDS, and a new electronics package from SABCA. The T-72M2 Moderna made its debut at the IDET 1994 exhibition in Brno, Czech Republic, but failed to generate the interest of potential buyers. Later, in 1998, the Slovak Minister of Defense, Ján Sitek, signed a contract for the purchase and delivery of five T-72M2 Moderna tanks. However, only one incomplete prototype was demonstrated two years later, leaving the contract unfulfilled, and eventually the project was abandoned.

The T-72M2 Moderna is a licensed-produced Slovakian upgrade of the Soviet T-72 MBT. Among the various upgrades, the tank is fitted with DYNAS explosive reactive armour, a modernized 24A5MS 125 mm smoothbore gun, a single 30 mm 2A42 autocannon, a laser warning system, and an automated modern VEGA fire control system, originating from SFIM, a French development partner, and SABCA, a Belgian development partner.

The first prototype of the T-72M2 Moderna, an improvement on the T-72M1 prototype, was introduced in 1993. Although attempts were made to put the T-72M2 Moderna into production domestically and for export buyers, no production orders were ever placed, therefore, few functioning examples were produced.

General Info:

Reality:

Reverse Speed: 5 Km/h

Forward Speed: 60 Km/h

Engine: Polish PZL Wola S12U Diesel (850 Hp)

Weight: 44.5 Tons

125mm 2A46MS Cannon:

Caliber: 125mm

Reload: 7.1s

Ammunition Capacity: 44 Rounds

30mm 2A42 Automatic Cannon:

Caliber: 30mm

Reload: 1.0s

Rate of Fire: 550/min

Ammunition Capacity: 250 Rounds

In-Game:

Reverse Speed:16,3 Km/h

Forward Speed:65,3 Km/h

Engine: ??? (650Hp)

Weight:42.06 Tons

Main Cannon:

Caliber: 125mm

Reload: 5.6s

Ammunition Capacity: 44 Rounds

Secondary Cannon:

Caliber: 30mm

Reload:0,2s

Rate of Fire: ???

Ammunition Capacity:248 Rounds

Pros And Cons

!Only in Reality!

Pros:

- DYNAS ERA provides up to 100 mm of additional kinetic protection

- Has access 2nd generation thermals for both the gunner and commander

- Powerful 30 mm autocannon tears through light vehicles and aircraft, and will operate even on 2 crew as the gunner controls it

- Has commander fire control

- Good situational awareness thanks to LWS, especially against airborne guided munitions

- TAPNA APFSDS provides greater penetrative capabilities against enemies, even better than the common 3BM42 round used by its Russian contemporaries

- Launches 11 smoke grenades per charge (11/22)

Cons:

- Poor turret traverse and gun handling

- Somewhat sluggish compared to its NATO counterparts with a horrible reverse speed

- Fixed 8x gunsight decreases vehicle versatility

- Hull and turret armour can easily be penetrated by most contemporary rounds

- 30 mm autocannon has no traverse of its own, can only move vertically

- Does not have access to ATGMs

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T-72M2 Moderna

T-72M2 Moderna - History

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