T-72B

Introduced in 1985, the T-72B took the advanced composite armor, light weight, and low profile of the Soviet T-72A and coupled them with even more powerful features. A new gun, enhanced stabilization and fire control, and the addition of the 9M119 anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) made the T-72B a more lethal vehicle, while enhanced armor and a more powerful 840-hp engine gave it improved defense and mobility. The T-72B also featured full nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) protection through shielding and a crew compartment overpressure system.