What does BMPT-72 mean?
What does BMPT-72 mean?
Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov-72 (BMPT-72), also known as Terminator 2, is a new version of the BMPT tank support combat vehicle developed by UralVagonZavod Corporation, Russia. The BMPT-72 tank support combat vehicle is based on the chassis of the T-72 tank.
What is the BMPT-72 tank support combat vehicle?
The BMPT-72 tank support combat vehicle was designed to support tank operations in urban areas. The BMPT-72 is a Russian armored vehicle. It is nicknamed the Terminator 2. It was developed by Uralvagonzavod as a private venture. It is a further development of the BMPT. The new vehicle is based on comprehensively upgraded T-72 main battle tank.
How many cannons does a BMPT 72 have?
The BMPT-72 infantry fire support vehicle is armed with two 30mm 2A42 automatic cannons that can load ammunition of 850 rounds, four laser-guided Ataka-T anti-tank missile systems and one PKTM coaxial machine gun with remote reloading mechanism.
What is a BMPT in the military?
This vehicle was designed for supporting tanks and other AFVs in urban areas. The BMPT is unofficially named the “Terminator” by the manufacturers. It is heavily armed and armored to survive in urban combat.
