{image}{rol The T-72 S is perhaps right now the most widely extended russian tank in the world, Not only have been sold to a number of eastern and middle east countries, also is being produced in a lot of them under license: India, Iraq, Poland, Romania, and former Yugoslavia. It was designed mainly for export so, being younger than the T-64, is not so good.
Like many others russian tanks, the gun is fed by an automatic loader, that makes unnecessary a fourth crewman. A little lighter and smaller tahn the T-80,also a little slower, has the same standard attributes, including ERA (explosive Reacting Armour) in the latest versions. The T-72 S has a more powerfull engine that hits predecessor. Also, the T-72 has the ability to fire a guided Anti-tank missile from its main gun. Deep fording kit allows the T-72 cross water until 15 feet deep, and a deozer blade can be mounted at the hull's front for mine clearing. It keeps the Russian design lines of low profile and speed with not too much protection.
