T-72M1 (Italy) - Revision history

U38088265: /* Main armament */

2024-04-16T17:33:57Z

‎Main armament

U44629479: /* Media */ Added skins

2023-12-30T19:59:32Z

‎Media: Added skins

U44629479: /* See also */ Edits

2023-12-30T09:36:00Z

‎See also: Edits

U44629479: Added About template

2023-12-30T09:35:18Z

Added About template

U38088265 at 18:55, 20 October 2023

2023-10-20T18:55:01Z

U68923840: Improved the grammar in many places including the description, history, and pros and cons. Got rid of a few irrelevant lines. Added some links.

2023-09-27T23:23:24Z

Improved the grammar in many places including the description, history, and pros and cons. Got rid of a few irrelevant lines. Added some links.

U4656018: Adding all information for Hungarian T-72M1 with some paragraphs reused from NVA's T-72M1 page

2023-09-25T08:24:55Z

Adding all information for Hungarian T-72M1 with some paragraphs reused from NVA's T-72M1 page

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U38088265: /* Machine guns */

2023-09-25T06:41:07Z

‎Machine guns

U38088265: /* Machine guns */

2023-09-25T06:40:47Z

‎Machine guns

U104612344: Added description's to machine guns.

2023-09-24T18:03:19Z

Added description's to machine guns.

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 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
-{{main|2A46M (125 mm)}}
+{{main|2A46 (125 mm)}}
 Like all T-72A series in game, T-72M1 uses the standard 2A46M 125 mm smoothbore cannon as the older D-81T on T-64A or T-72 Ural couldn't fulfill the combat needs of 1970s; the gun is known for its devastating firepower against enemy vehicles with varieties of ammunition of HEATFS, HEFS and APFSDS. While a precise hit on enemy components is very likely to disable them or knock them out right away, players will need to pay extra attention on its rather inferior turret traverse speed and make every shot count as the 7.1 second fixed reload time can be a dual-edge sword - while losing a crew in the tank will not halt the autoloader, aced tank crews can reload at least a second faster than autoloader does.
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 |-
-! colspan="5" | [[2A46M (125 mm)|125 mm 2A46M]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
+! colspan="5" | [[2A46 (125 mm)|125 mm 2A46]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds)
 |-
 ! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
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 ==== Ammunition ====
-{{:2A46M (125 mm)/Ammunition|3BK12M, 3OF26, 3BM9, 3BM15, 3BM22}}
+{{:2A46 (125 mm)/Ammunition|3BK12M, 3OF26, 3BM9, 3BM15, 3BM22}}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====

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 == Media ==
 <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
 == See also ==

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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 * [[T-72 (Family)]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:35, 30 December 2023
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		+	{{About
		+	\| about = medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
		+	\| usage = other versions
		+	\| link = T-72 (Family)
		+	}}
	{{Specs-Card		{{Specs-Card
	\|code=it_t_72m1		\|code=it_t_72m1

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 !Armour!!Front (Slope angle)!!Sides!!Rear!!Roof
 |-
-|Hull||210+16 mm||80 mm ''Top''
+|Hull||210+16 mm||80 mm ''Top''
-mm ''Bottom''
+mm ''Bottom''
 |40 mm||20 mm
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 V-46-6 12-cylinder diesel engine is still the only option for T-72A series and the export T-72M1; while the overall power-to-weight ratio is better than M60 series and Chieftain series, French, Italian and German tanks will always outrun T-72 thanks to their high output engine. But the long-time problem of -4 km/h reverse speed still haunts the tank, making it very unlikely to retreat for safety without turning the tank (if smoke grenades available).
-{{tankMobility}}
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=1,209|rbMinHp=690}}
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ! ''Arcade''
-| rowspan="2" | 44 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 7.1
+| rowspan="2" | 44 || rowspan="2" | -6°/+13° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 19.0 || 26.4 || 32.0 || 35.4 || 37.6 || rowspan="2" | 7.10
 |-
 ! ''Realistic''
-| __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+| 11.9 || 14.0 || 17.0 || 18.8 || 20.0
 |-
 |}
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 * Better mobility than some NATO tanks (i.e. [[M60 (Family)|M60 series]] and [[Chieftain (Family)|Chieftains]])
 * NSVT for gunning down light targets or aircraft
 '''Cons:'''
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 * Less agile than French, German or Italian tanks with their higher top speeds and better transmissions
 * Infamous -4 km/h reverse speed means having to reverse after making a mistake can be fatal
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' represented the 178 T-72M1 delivered to Hungary from Soviet Union, which were likely sourced from Eastern-Bloc countries with production line; although being delivered in 1979, the tank was never used during combat during its service in Hungary. Due to the obsolete performance and NATO-lization of Hungarian Armed Force, these tanks were put into reserve while until Leopard 2 series replace them eventually by 2020s; while some of these tanks are also supplied to countries that need to replenish their tank fleet of Soviet-built tanks.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' represents the 178 T-72M1s delivered to Hungary by the Soviet Union. Having been delivered in 1979, the tank did not see combat during its service with Hungary. Due to becoming obsolete and the shift towards NATO technology in the Hungarian Armed Forces, these tanks were put into reserve while the Leopard 2 series replaces them during the 2020s. Some of these T-72M1s are supplied to countries that need to replenish their tank fleet of Soviet-built tanks.
-Introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]] with the Hungarian sub-tech-tree in Italy, players of Germany, Sweden (as Finland) or Soviet Union will soon get on hand with the T-72M1 thanks to its identical performance to their cousins in different tech trees; while it has some flaws in terms of gun traverse and speed, T-72M1 could still serve as a breakthrough tank if utilized carefully where lower tier tanks will have a hard time fighting back.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]] as part of the Hungarian branch of the Italian tech tree. While it has some weaknesses such as gun traverse and speed, the T-72M1 can still serve as a breakthrough tank if utilized carefully where lower tier tanks will have a hard time fighting back.
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
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-The T-72M1 is basically a near identical copy of the T-72A found in the Soviet tech tree, therefore the armour layout is also almost identical. Some differences are the additional applique armour placed on the front glacis which was part of the mid-1980s upgrade. While not substantially thick, the sloping effect on top of the composite front glacis might be enough to prevent some shells from fully penetrating, especially those from lower tiers; they will have extremely hard time going through the armour.
+The T-72M1 is basically a near identical copy of the [[T-72A]] found in the Soviet tech tree, therefore the armour layout is also almost identical. Some differences are the additional applique armour placed on the front glacis which was part of the mid-1980s upgrade. While not substantially thick, the sloping effect on top of the composite front glacis might be enough to prevent some shells from fully penetrating, especially those from lower tiers; they will have extremely hard time going through the armour.
 The hull and turret of the T-72M1 are strong enough to somewhat reliably bounce some shells and eat, although it still possesses the same weak spots that most other soviet tanks have (lower front plate, drivers optics, etc.).
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 <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
 * Cast homogeneous armour (turret)
 * Rolled homogeneous armour (hull)
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 * Well-protected against earlier APFSDS with insufficient penetration
 * Autoloader ensures constant reload time with no worries about knocked-out crew
-* Low profile for concealment behind bushes or covers
+* Low profile for concealment behind bushes or cover
-* Better mobility than some NATO tanks (i.e. M60 series and Chieftain)
+* Better mobility than some NATO tanks (i.e. [[M60 (Family)|M60 series]] and [[Chieftain (Family)|Chieftains]])
-* NSVT for gunning down light targets or aircrafts
+* NSVT for gunning down light targets or aircraft
+*
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 * Inferior optics with fixed magnification, no TVD channel
 * Lacks commander override, gunner down means a very likely death sentence
-* Identical weak spots to other T-72A series (i.e. driver visors, mantle)
+* Identical weak spots to other [[T-72A]] series (i.e. driver visors, mantlet)
-* Cramped interior space with high likelihood of fatal blow once penetrated
+* Cramped interior space with a high likelihood of a fatal blow once penetrated
-* Infamous AZ-172 autoloader with very high likelihood of detonation once being hit
+* Infamous AZ-172 autoloader with very high likelihood of detonation once hit
-* Lesser agility to French, German or Italian tanks with higher speed and better transmission
+* Less agile than French, German or Italian tanks with their higher top speeds and better transmissions
-* Infamous -4 km/h reverse speed is extremely fatal for retreating from battlefield
+* Infamous -4 km/h reverse speed means having to reverse after making a mistake can be fatal
+*
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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-Due to the lack of detailed information, the only known details for these T-72M1 were that 178 of them were delivered to Hungary since 1979 to 1987; likely licensed production versions from Poland or Czechoslovakia as recorded on SIPRI. They served in Hungarian Army into the days after they joined NATO and now being replaced gradually by Leopard 2 series by 2010s, most of these T-72M1 were in reserve while some of these vehicles were aided to different countries that have urge need for Warsaw-Pact tanks.
+T-72M1s were delivered to Hungary from 1979 to 1987; these were likely licensed production versions from Poland or Czechoslovakia as recorded on SIPRI. They served in the Hungarian Army from Hungary's time in the Warsaw Pact to the time after they joined NATO and are now being gradually replaced by Leopard 2 tanks. Most of these T-72M1s were put into reserve, while some of these vehicles were donated to different countries that needed Warsaw Pact tanks.
 == Media ==
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 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+* [[T-72 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 === Machine guns ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
 <!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
 {{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}

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 <!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
 {{main|NSVT (12.7 mm)|PKT (7.62 mm)}}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-|Pintle|| 200 (60) ||700||-4°/+75°
+| Pintle || 300 (60) || 700 || -4°/+75° || ±180°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-|Coaxial||2,000 (250)||700||-6 / 13°||N/A
+| Coaxial || 2,000 (250) || 700 || - || -
 |-
 |}

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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-|Pintle||300 (60)||700||-4°/+75°
+|Pintle|| 200 (60) ||700||-4°/+75°
-|±180
+|±180°
 |-
 |}
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 ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 |-
-|Coaxial||2,000 (250)||700||N/A||N/A
+|Coaxial||2,000 (250)||700||-6 / 13°||N/A
 |-
 |}