T-72M2 Moderna - Slovak Upgrade

The Slovak T-72M2, known as Moderna, is a highly advanced prototype that was never put into service, and only one was built.
This modernization represents a more radical and comprehensive upgrade, incorporating advanced Western technology in collaboration with French companies like Sagem, Sfim, and Thomson-CSF.

Key upgrades include:

• LIRD-3A/4 laser detection

• GALIX 80 mm smoke grenade launchers (22 launchers)

• DEUGRA fire suppression system

• Night vision periscope (PNK-72 passive, NV-3P with 1x magnification)

• Armor:

  • DYNAS reactive armor (2nd generation, two-layer, heavy dynamic protection)
  • Homogeneous armor equivalent: Front hull and turret 1,200 mm, hull floor 200 mm, turret roof 200 mm
  • protection against 3BM42 and Kornet (1,200 mm)

• Gun:

  • Main gun: 125 mm smoothbore gun (2A46MS)
  • Secondary armament:
    • 7.62 mm TK vz. 95 coaxial machine gun, compatible with 7.62x51 NATO ammunition
    • Initially including two 20 mm Oerlikon-Contraves KAA anti-aircraft guns and later upgraded to 30 mm 2A42 anti-aircraft guns

• Advanced Fire Control System (FCS) with:

  • TIGS thermal sight for the gunner
  • MVS 580 commander’s panoramic sight
  • Ballistic computer and turret management system with stabilization (0.3 mrad in azimuth, 0.5 mrad in elevation)
  • Laser rangefinder and meteosensor for improved accuracy

• Engine:

  • S12U diesel, 625 kW (840 hp)
  • Range of up to 620 km

More info:

• TankNutDave - T-72M2

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