Although Warsaw is waiting for the arrival of M1A2 SEP v3 Abrams tanks from the USA, in Poland, the modernization of T-72M / M1 tanks to the level of T-72M1R continues. AT 2022 year, the army of this country will receive 15 armored vehicles, which was going to be transferred in 2021, and also 35 units, scheduled for delivery this year.
This information was reported by the Polish portal Defense 24.
The total number of modified tanks by the end of the year will reach 125 machines. According to official information, in general, a major overhaul and modernization is planned 230 T-72, and then, presumably, will be modernized 88 pieces of equipment. More than 1,7 billion zlotys (about 32,7 billion rubles).
This armored vehicle was produced in Poland under a license from the USSR back in the days of, when the country was a member of the Warsaw Pact. Its modernization to the level of T-72M1R provides for equipping with new surveillance systems (including the gunner's thermal imaging sight), installation of new means of communication, fire control and electronic engine start system, power which is 780 Horse power. It also provides for the integration of satellite navigation systems and a number of other innovations..
Last year, an upgraded version of the T-72 was presented at the MSPO-2021 international arms exhibition., which took place in Poland.
Meanwhile, Polish military experts are discussing the situation with the, that American Abrams may ultimately be unsuitable for full-fledged operation in Poland. They are going to be placed at specific bases without the possibility of prompt transfer from one part of the country to another.. This is due to the lack of suitable transport infrastructure for such heavy combat vehicles.. First of all, we are talking about bridges..
