The BMPT is built on the chassis of the widely used T-72 main battle tank. The BMPT was designed based on combat experience gained during the Soviet–Afghan War and the First Chechen War. …

Dec 18, 2025 · Leave it to the Russians to come up with a nickname for an armored vehicle that is over-hyped and a failure on the battlefield. The much-ballyhooed “ Terminator ” tank support combat …

Dec 15, 2025 · The BMPT-72 or Terminator 2 is fitted with an advanced automatic fire control system that can be used for terrain observation, target location and detection on the move day and night.

May 26, 2016 · The BMPT Terminator (the name “Terminator” is not an official designation, but used by the designers for publicity reasons) is a support combat vehicle which is mainly meant to be used in …

Sep 18, 2025 · The BMPT (Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov) “Terminator” is a heavily armed armored fighting vehicle designed to accompany main battle tanks (MBTs) in high-threat …

Jun 20, 2023 · The BMPT Terminator is a Russian armored fighting vehicle (AFV) produced by UralVagonZavod. Its mission is to support main battle tanks (MBTs) and other AFVs in urban combat.

Apr 21, 2024 · It was purpose built to protect tanks from threats close by and at angles that a tank’s heavy main gun cannot engage. While fearsome, their limited numbers have made sightings rare …

One of the most interesting Russian developments of recent years is the combat support vehicle BMPT tank ( "Object 199" and "Terminator"). This armored vehicle is capable of acting in the same...

Mar 21, 2022 · In 2011, the BMPT (recognized as the "Terminator") was revealed, the heavily armed and armored tracked system being based on the existing chassis of the classic Soviet-era T-72 Main …

Jun 27, 2024 · -Designed to protect main battle tanks, the BMPT is equipped with powerful autocannons, anti-tank missiles, and advanced armor. -Despite some losses, the BMPT has …