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The original Russian-designed tank T-72 of the 2nd generation has been completely modernised to the level of its 3rd generation variants. In addition to other major improvements of the tank, the 3-man crew is now better protected against enemy fire, the effects of blast, radiation and chemical agents. The upgraded battle tank T-72M4 CZ is an armor ed, tracked vehicle with high manoeuverability and heavy-terrain passability.Equipped with a 125mm cannon with a rate of fire of 8 rounds per minute, a 7.62mm PKT machine gun coupled with a 12.7mm NSV anti-aircraft machine gun, and a type 95/98 7.62mm machine gun that can use both original and NATO ammunition, the tank can effectively engage other armored targets, enemy troops, and low flying targets. The tank can for d water obstacles. It is equipped with a camouflage-designed smoke generator and an internal fire extinguisher. The tank's acceleration characteristics meet the criteria of the 3rd generation variant. It requires only on e-half the time of the original T-72 tank to reach a speed of 20 mph. In addition, thenight-time observation and surveillance ranges of the T-72M4 CZ were extended to 3rd generation levels. The upgraded tank's effective night-fire capabilities are rated at 95 percent of those found in the 3rd generation tank.
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