T-72
- delivered from the USSR, optical rangefinder TPD-2-49, delivered 31 pcs in 1978
- according to Zaloga (M1 Abrams vs T-72 Ural), the variant of T-72 object 172M-E was exported to the states of the Warsaw Pact
T-72
- laser rangefinder TPD-K-1
- made in Czechoslovakia
- in service since 1981
- the number of received or produced tanks of this version is not clear (different data are given)
- according to Zalogy, the original Soviet designation T-72M is object 172M-E2
T-72M
- laser rangefinder TPD-K-1, new production according to Soviet documentation
- "The construction, basic armament, equipment and tactical and technical parameters are identical to the basic type of T-72, with the exception of partial modifications. t -1 and a slight increase in the specific pressure on the ground.The number of 125 mm rounds of ammunition was successfully increased from 39 to 44. The tank also has an improved driver's seat, a new night optical observation device, increased protection against flammable substances, side protection shields of the undercarriage and a new smoke system, including smoke grenade launchers at the front of the tower. " ( www.vojenstvi.cz)
- according to Zalogy, the original Soviet designation T-72M is object 172M-E3
- production in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic since 1985, a total of 251 pieces were to be produced
- in service in the Czechoslovak Army since 1985, 175 were to be taken over (again, however, there are conflicting sources)
T-72M1
- new production according to Soviet documentation
- "The basic parameters, construction, equipment and equipment of this version are largely identical to the T-72M type. suspension (hydraulic shock absorbers), support rollers, driver's hatch, fan, track tensioner, engine bulkhead cover, etc. " ( www.vojenstvi.cz)
- armor is based on the Soviet T-72A
- production in Czechoslovakia since 1986
- in service in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic since 1987, about 338 pieces were taken over (again, sources vary)
- according to Zalogy, the Soviet designation T-72M1 is object 172M-E5
T-72MK
- Command version
T-72M1K
- Command version
VT-72B
- rescue version
Service ( www.vojenstvi.cz):
"The medium tank T-72 was introduced into the armament of the former CSLA in the early 80s of the 20th century. It was the first to get it into service Division, which was completely rearmed during the first half of the 80s. tank regiment[/url] in Strašice, the following year it was another two companies of the 1st Battalion of the regiment. The remaining two tank battalions of the regiment were rearmed in 1983 and the rearmament of the 2nd Tank Regiment in Rakovník was started. T-72 tanks to the other two battalions of the Rakovnik Regiment and at the same time received a tank battalion 3rd Motorized Rifle Regiment in Louny. 1985 there was a rearmament 21st tank p luku in Žatec, which was the transfer 1. tank division on a new type of battle tank terminated.
Another of the rearmed units in the second half of the 80's.let stala 9. tank division. In 1986 he received T-72 tanks 14. tank regiment in Písek, in 1987 17. tank regiment in Týn nad Vltavou and in 1988 18. tank regiment in Tábor and tank battalion 79. motostřeleckého pluku in Benešov. In 1988, the rearmament of tank regiments of motorized rifle divisions began. He was the first to prepare for the takeover of the new technology 23. tank regiment in Holýšov, whose rearmament was planned for the years 1989 to 1990. Furthermore, the rearmament was assumed 11. tank regiment in Pilsen and 12. tank regiment in Podbořany, which no longer took place.
Crew training of new medium tanks was to take place at 33. tank regiment in Přáslavice, but was eventually launched at 60. tank regiment in Kežmarok, where in 1982 from 33. tank regiment moved 20 T-72 tanks. Since 1986, T-72 tanks have also been included in the training company 10. tank regiment in Martin.
Beginning in 1985, deliveries of command versions of T-72K tanks began. In that year, they were acquired by 1. tank regiment and 3. motostřelecký pluk 1. tank division. A year later, the remaining technology was received by the remaining regiments 1. tank division. In 1987 he received the T-72K 14. tank regiment and in 1988 the remaining tank regiments 9. tank division.
In 1988 came the first rescue tanks VT-72. They were included in all tank regiments 1. tank division.
As of November 30, 1991, it was in the Czechoslovak state. Army reported 815 T-72 tanks, of which 783 in the basic combat version and 32 T-72K command tanks. "
Addition: 23rd Tank Regiment rearmated one battalion in 1989, but the incipient reorganization interrupted further rearmament and the regiment was eventually to be rearmed to T-54/55AM2.
Ammunition used in ČSLA: (there is a minimum of information about specific ammunition used in ČSLA, so the following data should be taken as a guide only)
- cartridge 3VBM-3, 3VBM-6 and 3VBM-7 with anti-tank subcaliber missiles 3BM-9, 3BM-12 and 3BM-15
- anti-tank ammunition bore the designation 125-EPpSv in the Czechoslovak Army (it is not clear whether it is only a copy of a Soviet ammunition or its own design - it is probably a copy of 3BM-15, because against this ammunition reserved a new 125-EPpSv-97)
- 3VOF22 cartridge with 3OF19 shrapnel
- cartridge 3VBK-7 with cumulative projectile 3BK-12M or 3VBK-10 with 3BK-14M
- the cumulative charge bore the designation 125-EPrSv in the Czechoslovak Army (it is not clear whether it is only a copy of a Soviet charge or its own design)
- at the end of the 1980s, a new breakthrough sub-caliber ammunition based on depleted uranium was developed in the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic, but the development was probably not completed
Total produced pcs: (data from different sources differ, however)
1511 T-72
60 T-72K
I would like to welcome any additions, whether technical or from a service at ČSLA, or dissenting objections to some of the stated data.
Pavel Novák
last modified January 20, 2011