T-72A
Tier 0 · ussr · heavy · Escalation
About
The T-72A model, introduced in 1979, proved to be a major update to the T-72 tank. Improvements included an added laser rangefinder, an electronic fire control, a new side skirt design, smoke grenade dischargers, and ceramic rod composite armor to reinforce the turret. The T-72A remained in production until 1985, with the Soviet Army taking possession of over 5,200 units.
Survivability
Hit points
2,650
View range
450 m
Signal range
470 m
Engine fire chance
10%
Armor (mm)
Front
Sides
Rear
Hull
60
80
40
Turret
280
260
120
Gun · 125 mm 2A46-1 Cannon v2
Caliber
125 mm
Rate of fire
5.61 rpm
Reload
10.7 s
Aim time
2.3 s
Dispersion @ 100 m
0.37 m
Gun arc
6° / 14°
Traverse
26°/s
Ammo
44
Mobility
Top speed
60 km/h
Reverse
18 km/h
Engine
780 hp
Power/weight
18.8 hp/t
Hull traverse
44°/s
Turret traverse
34°/s
Shells
ARMOR_PIERCING_DS
550 dmg (413–688)
372 mm pen (279–465)
HOLLOW_CHARGE
550 dmg (413–688)
550 mm pen (413–688)
HIGH_EXPLOSIVE
690 dmg (518–863)
135 mm pen (101–169)
Marks of Excellencesample size 108 · updated 5/23/2026
1 mark
2,071
avg damage
2 marks
0
avg damage
3 marks
0
avg damage