The T-72 is a Soviet second-generation main battle tank that entered production in 1971. About 20,000 T-72 tanks were built, making it one of the most widely produced post–World War II tanks, second only to the T-54/55 family. The T-72 was widely exported and saw service in 40 countries and in numerous conflicts.
Current operators[]
Afghanistan
- Afghan Army - 270
Algeria
- People's National Army (Algeria) - 540
Belarus
- Belarus Ground Force - 250
Republic of Chechnya
- Chechen National Army - 21 (ex-Soviet)
Iraq
- Iraqi Army - 274
Libya
- Libyan Army - 380
Manchuria
- Manchurian Army - 550
Mongolia
- Mongolian People's Army - 560
Shinjang
- National People's Army - 180
Soviet Union
- Soviet Army - 11,885 (9,055 in storage)
Syria
- Syrian Army - 1,600
Yemen
- Yemen Army - 150