T-72B3 (Object 184-M3)

The T-72B3 (Object 184-M3 / Ob'yekt 184-M3) is a third-generation Russian main battle tank based on the T-72B series. Considered to be a cheaper alternative to the T-90A.

Features & differences:

• Gun:
  • new 2A46M-5 125mm smoothbore gune
  • gun is fully stabilized and automatically loaded
  • later versions of the autoloader can fit longer APFSDS rounds
• 1A40-4 FCS with automatic tracking ability
• new TKN-3MK commander's sights
• ballistic data computer
• T-72B’s base armor with Kontakt-5 ERA

More info:

• Bellingcat - Tankspotting: How to Identify the T-72B3