{"product_id":"t-72","title":"T-72","description":"\u003cp\u003eT-72 Ñ The Definitive Guide to the Soviet Workhorse explores the evolution of Soviet T-72 main battle tank design from start to finish. By drawing on an exceptional range of original Russian sources, this book offers a new, fresh and detailed look at a tank that continues to shape the battlefield today. Conceived as a formidable response to new Western tank designs and influenced by new requirements and design philosophies, the T-72 was equipped with a powerful cannon, formidable armor and good mobility. Following its introduction, the T-72 quickly emerged as a true workhorse in the Soviet arsenal. From its powerful 125 mm main gun, a revolutionary autoloader, over to new optics, a novel armor design and revised crew positions, this book delves into the engineering and technological developments that propelled the T-72 beyond its ambitious goals. Through a detailed examination of the planning and development, as well as the core design and engineering choices that made the T-72, discover how this tank became a cornerstone of Soviet military might., T-72, Soviet Union, Soviet, USSR, Soviet Army, Tank, Ryan Then| 9781915453211 | 490PAGES\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ryan Then","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46767832039585,"sku":"9781915453211","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/1120\/3233\/files\/57gem6q-front-shortedge-384.jpg?v=1785200828","url":"https:\/\/bookswholesale.myshopify.com\/products\/t-72","provider":"BooksWholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}