IDENTIFICATION FEATURES OF THE T-72 MEDIUM TANK

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05698A000200020083-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: June 21, 2011
• Sequence Number: 83
• Publication Date: November 20, 1975
• Content Type: MISC

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SUBJECT
AREA: Ground Forces
DISTRIBUTION:
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The best photography to date of the T-72 shows the following recognition
features:
Prominent fenders, sharply sloping 70 degree frontal glacis plate, raised
commander's cupola on the right of the low-profile tank turret, and a driver's
hatch centered on the hull just forward of the tank turret.
DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator
at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator.
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