T-72主战坦克的样车于1970年完成,1974年开始装备部队,1977年10月在法国国防部长参观苏联警卫师时首次公开露面。该坦克的车体用钢板焊接制成,炮塔为铸造成型;车体前上斜装甲采用220毫米厚的复合装甲,炮塔装甲厚度为280毫米;车内乘员3人;驾驶室在前、战斗室居中、动力舱在后;所用发动机为573千瓦的V-12 V-46-6型多燃料空冷发动机。 The prototype of the T-72 main battle tank was completed in 1970 and was equipped with troops in 1974, with its first public appearance in October 1977 when French Defense Minister visited the Soviet guard division. The body of the tank is welded with steel plate and the turret is cast and molded; the front oblique body armor is 220mm thick composite armor with a turret armor thickness of 280mm; three passengers in the vehicle; the front of the cab and the battle room Center, behind the engine compartment; The engine used is 573 kilowatts V-12 V-46-6 multi-fuel air-cooled engine.