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A brand new series of combat vehicles based on the T-72 family of tanks with 30 mm cannons and anti-tank missiles!
| BMPT “Terminator”: An ATGM Carrier for the USSR at Rank VII BMPT-72 “Terminator-2”: A Premium ATGM Carrier for the USSR at Rank VII |
| At a glance:Combat module with 2x30 mm cannons and ATGMsT-72 tank chassisLWS and laser rangefinderThermal imager |
| Pre-order – BMPT-72 “Terminator-2” Pack |
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| To get to the Gaijin Store through Steam, go to the in-game hangar > Shop > Online Store.69.99This pack includes:BMPT-72 “Terminator-2” (Rank VII, USSR)Premium accout for 20 days2500 Golden EaglesPre-order bonus: unique title “Judgement Day”Pre-order bonus: unique decal "BMPT-72" |
Vehicle History
Work on the Terminator support vehicle began in the mid-1980s, based on the T-72A tank. State trials of the BMPT were successfully completed in 2006, and the vehicle was approved for mass production. Initial plans would see the vehicle adopted into service with the Russian army by 2010, but these plans did not materialize. Serial production only began in 2011, with the first batch of vehicles intended for the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan.
Later in 2013, a new version of the vehicle was unveiled, named the BMPT-72 "Terminator-2." This modification was a conversion of in-service T-72 tanks, which were adapted into fire support vehicles. The key differences from the original version included a higher degree of commonality with the base T-72 tank, a reduction of the crew from five to three people, and reinforced armor on the anti-tank guided missile launchers. This modernization was aimed at increasing survivability while simultaneously reducing operational costs.
Both variants of the vehicle were shown off at several international arms exhibitions, garnering a lot of attention due to their futuristic appearance. In 2017, the BMPT underwent testing in real combat conditions during the conflict in Syria. Later that same year, the first production vehicles began to enter service with the Russian army.
Introducing the Terminators!
The famous Terminator series of support vehicles is coming to the game in the Line of Contact major update! We’re happy to present the researchable 2017 model BMPT Terminator, and are opening pre-orders for the premium BMPT-72 Terminator 2! Today we’ll go through the key features of these imposing vehicles and the differences between both models, let’s go!
The idea of a specialized vehicle for supporting tanks was prompted by their high vulnerability in modern urban combat conditions. The BMPT — Boyevaya Mashina Podderzhki Tankov (Tank Support Combat Vehicle) — is not only intended to fight infantry, but can also engage enemy armored vehicles itself using ATGMs. The combat module of the Terminator series includes a pair of 30 mm automatic cannons, equipped with high-explosive fragmentation shells for aircraft and APDS for more armored targets. The primary weapon of the Terminators, however, will be the Ataka ATGM. Two types of warhead are available: tandem charge and HE.
Both Terminators are built on a tank chassis, the T-90 for the regular Terminator and the T-72 for the Terminator 2, meaning these support vehicles will be relatively well protected. The vehicle hulls have combined armor, featuring steel and composite armor elements in combination with ERA blocks and slat armor. Both variants also have a dozer blade, which can be used to dig a trench in order to hide the hull, only exposing the combat module to the enemy — perfect for defensive positions around cap points.
Both vehicles have smoke grenade launchers, laser rangefinders
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