T-72BA (Object 184A)

The T-72BA (Object 184A / Ob'yekt 184A) designation is used to refer to several models of late T-72B, stripped down, refurbished and upgraded.

• equipped with built-in dynamic protection similar to that used on the T-80U

Features & differences:

• new multi-layer hull armor, on later series Kontakt-1 reactive armor
• additional armor plate in the area of ​​the driver-mechanic seat
• Kontakt-5 ERA on front of the turret and front of the hull
• frontal floor plate reinforced against mines
  
• driver's seat is suspended from the ceiling
• new steering system
• new TVN-5 night sight
• V-84MS engine
• upgraded exhaust system
• new track with a parallel rubber-metal hinge (RMSh) from the T-90 tank on later models
• integration of DWE-BS wind sensor
  
• 1A40-1 FCS
  
• 2A46M 125mm smoothbore gun

More information:

• Bastion OPK - ТАНК Т-72Б
• artofwar.ru - Tanks T-72
• The Soviet Army Blog - T-72