In subject of tanks I d'like to add about polish modernisation of old T-72 from storages usually M1 variant
This new tank after rebuilding is called
T-72M1R
So what is that. In geostrategical context Poland now need many tanks and fast. That is why army give local industry a green light to modernization of older models usually T-72M1 from storages build in 70s/80s
They are already in use since 2020 by 18th Mechanized Division
https://www.wojsko-polskie.pl/18dz/a...erwsze-strzay/
What was modernised in T-72M1R?
- New Engine W-46-6 573 kW
- New electric installation with accumulators
- manufacturer PCO add new observation devices (PNK-72 Radomka instead of TWNE-4B)
- for commander (POD-72 Liswarta instead TKN-3)
- Periscope PCT-72, with thermovision 3rd generation KLW-1 Asteria for gun crew (instead of TPN-1-49-23).
- New caterpillars and basket in rear of tower for tools.
In case of armour none was added so that is still T-72M1 but with better optics/electronics and reliability and communication.
Text about this tank
https://en.topwar.ru/180612-moderniz...i-t-72m1r.html
A description of future vehicles now considered by Polish Army T-72M1R is also there
https://www.steelbeasts.com/topic/10...ge/6/#comments