A modified Soviet tank T-72M1R was presented in Poland. It has improved some technical
The combat vehicle was shown at the defense exhibition MSPO 2020 in Kielce. It is reported that the Poles will need the modernized T-72s before the commissioning of the new tank, codenamed “Wolf”.
The T-72M1R has primarily improved systemsfire control and communications. Military Review writes that Polish specialists wanted to increase the combat capabilities of the equipment without significant financial investments.
Externally, the T-72M1R can be distinguished from other versions bythe modified tank lacks an infrared system located to the right of the gun. The need for it disappeared due to the introduction of new systems to replace the active short-range night vision system. The tank's crew received new Polish-made night vision devices.