Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the tanks category.
01 / Overview
Object 172-2M "Buyvol"
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the tanks category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- Tank ClassificationMain Battle Tank (MBT)
- GenerationCold War
- Combat Weight55 t
- Crew Size3
- Service Entry Year1976
◈Firepower8MOD.8
- Main Gun Calibre125 mm
- Main Gun TypeSmoothbore
- Main Gun Length (Calibres)54
- Muzzle Velocity (Max)1,750 m/s
- Effective Range (Main Gun)3,000 m
- Can Fire APFSDSYes
- Can Fire HE-FragYes
- Can Fire ATGMYes
▣Protection5MOD.5
- Armour TypeComposite Armour
- Hull Front Thickness (Max)500 mm
- Turret Front Thickness (Max)550 mm
- NBC ProtectionYes
- Smoke GrenadesYes
◇Mobility9MOD.9
- Engine Power1,000 hp
- Power-to-Weight Ratio18.2 hp/t
- Fuel TypeKerosene
- Transmission TypeHydromechanical
- Suspension TypeHydropneumatic
- Max Road Speed70 km/h
- Max Off-Road Speed45 km/h
- Operational Range (Road)500 km
- Fording Depth1.2 m
◆Dimensions4MOD.4
- Length (Hull)9.5 m
- Width3.4 m
- Height2.2 m
- Ground Clearance0.45 m
▤Electronics & Optics7MOD.7
⬢Amphibious & Special1MOD.1
- Snorkel / Deep Wading Depth3 m
▲Production & Service3MOD.3
- Years in Production2 year
- Current Service StatusPrototype Only
- Notable Variants Count2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1975Production started
- 1977Production ended
51
years in service
2
years in production
1
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
TANKS RANKING Tanks · Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theTankscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE17terms
Armour-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot: a type of kinetic energy penetrator ammunition.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile: a missile designed to destroy tanks.
Automated loading system for tank guns, reducing crew workload.
A Battle Management System (BMS) is a command‑and‑control software suite that gathers, processes, and shares battlefield data to provide situational awareness and coordinate the actions of military units.
Armour made from multiple materials, such as metals and ceramics, to increase effectiveness.
Fire control systems using digital data buses to link components, enabling sensor fusion and integration with battlefield networks.
High-Explosive Fragmentation: ammunition that explodes on impact, releasing fragments.
Hydromechanical transmission combines hydraulic fluid power with mechanical gear components to transmit engine power to a tank's tracks.
Hydropneumatic suspension employs hydraulic fluid and compressed gas in sealed chambers to provide variable damping and ride height, allowing tanks to adjust ground clearance and improve cross‑country mobility.
Kerosene is a petroleum-derived liquid hydrocarbon fuel commonly used in diesel engines and heating systems, and may serve as the fuel for diesel-powered armored vehicles.
A main battle tank is a heavily armored vehicle with a large caliber gun, used for front-line combat.
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical protection for tank crews.
Enhanced low-light visibility through specialized optics or sensors.
Handheld or vehicle-mounted devices that release dense smoke to obscure vision, conceal movements, or screen friendly forces from enemy observation.
A smoothbore gun is a firearm with an unrifled barrel, allowing projectiles to travel without spin; it is commonly used in modern tank main guns for firing fin‑stabilized ammunition.
Thermal sights are infrared imaging devices mounted on a tank's gunner station that detect heat emitted by objects, enabling target identification and aiming in low‑visibility conditions.
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