Mark Pyruz
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There are pictures of turret assembly in post #18 of this thread. Is that what you are looking for?
Thanks but that imagery is of main armament installation into turret, not turret manufacture.
- T-72B "anti-KE" NERA composite armor which in the 80's caused fear in the west that it could not be penetrated by available munitions. A quite good staring point.
This thick ERA was seen already back in 2012 on parade M60s...
Thanks for the helpful response. Yes, ERA modules attached to upper glacis plate similar to known existing examples and possibly local. However modules at turret and rear hull louvers appear as part of same kit as turret. Iran TV media imagery might suggest this is so, as these components were publicized together in what may have been a mock or partial mock assembly.
- As you suggested yes. The older 840HP engine of the T-72S certainly lacks digital sensors necessary for this system. Good observation.
At the minimum, withdrawing the powerpack would provide ideal opportunity for overhaul. At the maximum, replacement. Either would extend the service life of the upgraded MBT, and further validate the investment.
Note the vehicle digital instrumentation programming shared the same software program as the alternate screen for the same display, that appeared to include programming for map and location.